Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner (West Rise Primary School)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.

As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026, 12pm

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

West Rise Primary School, Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL

Phone: 01323 764062

Email: finance@westriseprimary.co.uk

Website: www.westriseprimary.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

West Rise Primary School is seeking to appoint a calm, steady and enthusiastic, qualified Early Years Practitioner to work predominantly within our beautiful nursery setting.

The successful applicant will join a wonderful, committed team, supporting children across the 2 – 4 year age range, with opportunities to support children transitioning into Reception. We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating experiences filled with awe, wonder and inspiration for the children of West Rise Nursery. The role will also include working within Breakfast Club and After School Club provisions.

West Rise Nursery was rated ‘GOOD’ with ‘OUTSTANDING’ features in its most recent Ofsted inspection, and we truly believe our nursery is exceptional. We are a wellbeing-first nursery within West Rise Primary School, where the wellbeing of children, families and staff is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to ensure everyone feels supported, valued and has a strong sense of belonging.

Our unique ethos is influenced by Montessori, Steiner and Reggio Emilia practices, alongside a Curiosity-led approach, creating rich and irresistible learning experiences. At West Rise, every child is treasured as an individual. Their interests, strengths and developmental needs form the starting point for all planning. We work in close partnership with families and carers, who are viewed as integral to each child’s learning journey.

We are keen to recruit a practitioner who brings their own passions and strengths to our setting. An interest in music, drama, creativity or outdoor learning would be particularly welcomed, though all skills and passions will be considered.

A visit to our nursery is highly encouraged. Please get in touch using the contact details provided.

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

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.

Additional Information

This authority 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 hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.