Nursery Practitioner (Pevensey & Westham CE School)

Hours of work: 37 hours or 14 per week (2 positions available). Working pattern: Full-time and part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service). The position that is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Monday 8 June 2026, noon.

Little PAWS Nursery School is expanding! We are looking to recruit 2 nursery practitioners. Our learning environment is characterised by a balanced blend of adult-led and child-led experiences, fundamentally guided by the principle that children learn best through play. We are looking to recruit 1 x full time, full year nursery practitioner and 1 x part time, term time only practitioner working in our expanding setting for 0-4 year olds.

We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about working in early years education. Experience within early years and a strong understanding of the EYFS framework is desirable. Enthusiasm and a commitment to nurturing young learners are essential as you play a pivotal role in their development and enjoyment of learning. You will need to have an appropriate Level 3 nursery qualification.

At Little PAWS Nursery School we value our staff and invest in their wellbeing and professional growth. We offer:

• Wellbeing support to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Regular on-going support
• Supportive colleagues who share a common vision for high-quality education
• Beautiful surroundings and location that inspire both staff and children alike.

If you are ready to join a caring and inspiring environment where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

Qualified practitioner starting salary: Grade 3 £24,796 (pay award pending). Full time post involves shift patterns ranging between 7.20 – 18.10, Monday – Friday, option to work a 4 day week if preferred. Full year, job share / flexible working opportunities available (minimum annual leave of 4.9 weeks plus bank holidays). Part time post is term time only starting at 14 hours a week. 07.50-15.10 days are negotiable.

Pevensey & Westham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate with the Local Authority. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.