Nursery Practitioner

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Full-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 term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term for: 1 year

Closing date: 26 June 2026 Midday

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

Sandown Primary School (The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA )

Phone: 01424436983

Email: ***email_hidden***

Website: www.sandown.school

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sandown Primary School and Nursery as a Nursery Practitioner.

You will become part of a dedicated and supportive team of professionals where morale is high and the wellbeing of our entire school community is a top priority. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and flexible individual to join our highly motivated nursery team.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for working with and caring for young children.

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

• Have experience working within a childcare or early years setting.

• Demonstrate strong and up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS and Statutory Framework.

• Use reflective practice to continually improve outcomes for all children.

• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Be highly motivated, proactive, and committed to developing their skills.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, curious children who are eager to learn.

• A supportive and committed staff team within a positive working environment.

• Excellent training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gina at the Nursery on 01424 436983 (Option 3)

Visits to the school prior to application are warmly welcomed.

An application pack is available via the school website: www.sandown.school .

Key dates:

• Interviews: 3rd July 2026

Sandown Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all appointments are subject to appropriate checks.

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.