Job Description

Hours of work: 37 hours per week


Working pattern: Full-time


Closing date: Friday 1 August 2025 at noon


Interview date: TBC




Please note, we do not accept CVs.



Be part of creating a brand new School-Based Nursery. We are looking to recruit a full time, full year qualified nursery practitioner working in our brand new nursery provision for 0-4 year olds from September 2025.

We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about working in early years education. Experience within early years is essential, 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. Applications will be considered for people willing to complete the Level 3 apprenticeship.

At Pevensey & Westham Primary 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!

We welcome potential applicants to visit and experience our school first hand. Starting Salary: Grade 3 24,027 (12.45 an hour). Shift patterns will range between 7.20 - 18.10, Monday - Friday - the role is full time, full year (minimum annual leave of 4.9 weeks plus bank holidays) job share considered.

For more information about the school please visit our website.

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.

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.