Nursery Practitioner (Pevensey and Westham CoE School)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 07:20 – 18:10, Monday – Friday

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 05 January 2026

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

Pevensey & Westham CoE Primary School

Phone: 01323 762269

Email: admin@pevenseyschool.org.uk

Website: https://www.pevenseyschool.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking to recruit a full time, full year nursery practitioner working in our brand new 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 or willing to train as an apprentice to gain the relevant 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!

Apprenticeship salary dependent on age – please enquire.

Shift patterns will range between – the role is full time, full year, job share / flexible working opportunities available.

(minimum annual leave of 4.9 weeks plus bank holidays)

To apply for this position please visit the vacancies section of our website https://www.pevenseyschool.org.uk. Please complete and return the support staff application form making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.

For more information about the Nursery please visit our Nursery website. www.pevenseyschool.org.uk/Little-Paws/

Interview date: To Be Confirmed.

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.