Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 23 February 2026 Noon
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Pevensey & Westham CE School (86 High St, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5LP)
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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
Qualified practitioner starting salary: Grade 3 £24,796
Apprenticeship salary dependent on age – please enquire.
Shift patterns will range between 7.20 – 18.10, Monday – Friday – the role is full time, full year, job share / flexible working opportunities available.
(minimum annual leave of 4.9 weeks plus bank holidays
For more information about the Nursery please visit our website.
To apply for this position please visit the vacancies section of our website Please complete and return the support staff application form making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.
Interview date: tbc.
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
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
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.