Job Description

Hours of work: 21.5 minimum


Working pattern: 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)


(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Fixed term until 22 July 2026 with the possibility of extending


Closing date: 10 October 2025 at 3pm


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: office@punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk or by telephoning 01435 830361





Please note, we do not accept CVs.



Early Years Practitioner


Required at Punnetts Town Primary and Nursery School


Start date: October / November 2025



Salary Single Status Grade 2 point 4 to Single Status Grade 3 point 7


Punnetts Town CP and Nursery School is part of a two school federation with Dallington CE School and known as Woodlands Federation. The school is situated in the beautiful high weald area of East Sussex, on the outskirts of Heathfield.


Punnetts Town CP and Nursery School is excited to share this job opportunity. We are seeking to appoint an Early years Practitioner to work with our super team at Punnetts Town school.


We are looking for a person who:


Is motivated, energetic and adaptable to the ever-changing environment of Early Years practice. Is inspired and determined to make a difference for the children in our nursery school. Is creative and willing to work as a team member through sharing ideas, planning activities and managing a safe and inclusive environment. Is positive, happy and a great role model for pupils and the team.
We can offer:


A friendly, happy, caring and supportive team. Fantastic and creative children with supportive families. Ongoing opportunities for career development including an apprenticeship to gain the level 3 qualification (if this is not already in place). Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff. Access to employee assistance programme including free counselling.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 15 October 2025



A full job description and person specification can be obtained from Punnetts Town School office by emailing office@punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk or by telephoning 01435 830361


If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office. We hope to hear from you soon.



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.