Job Description

Hours of work: 12.25 hours per week


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 23 July 2026


Closing date: 12 December 2025


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


Bonners Primary School & Nursery (London Rd, Maresfield, Uckfield TN22 2EG)


Phone: 01825762381


Email: office@bonners.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: https://www.bonners.e-sussex.sch.uk/




Please note, we do not accept CVs.





We are looking for a nursery practitioner to join our team at Bonners Primary School and Nursery in January. We individually design our settings to provide a caring and stimulating environment for our children to develop at their own pace. We follow the EYFS Framework to ensure children reach their full potential, ensuring British values of diversity and equality are celebrated.





The hours will be:


Thursday 09.30 am - 16.00 pm Friday 08.45 am - 15.30 pm



There is also the potential for these hours to increase in due course and for additional hours by being part of our bank staff to cover absences.





Please note that the salary is term time only and so will be pro rata.





The duties required are:


Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment Follow health and safety guidelines and ensure the well-being of all children



Experience:


Previous experience of working in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred but not necessary Ability to engage and interact with children in a positive and supportive manner Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work as part of a team



If you are passionate about working with children and creating a positive learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Please email the school office for an application form on office@bonners.e-sussex.sch.uk .



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.