Nursery Practitioner (Punnetts Town CP School and Nursery)

Job Description

Hours of work: 21.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Fixed term until; 23.07.2027.

Closing date: Thursday 12 November, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Interview date: Monday 16 November, 2026.

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

Phone: 01435 830361
Email: office@punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Woodlands Federation of schools is situated in the beautiful High Weald area of East Sussex, on the outskirts of Heathfield.

Punnetts Town CP School and Nursery is very excited to share this job opportunity. We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to work with a super team within the school, due to increasing numbers of pupils at our onsite nursery. Level 3 qualification in Early Years is preferred.

Salary:

Qualified Nursery Practitioner: Single Status Grade 4 point 9-10 F/T equivalent £26,014 to £26,427 Pro Rata.

Unqualified Nursery Practitioner: Single status Grade point 3 Point 7 F/T equivalent £25,615 Pro Rata.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education.

• Has experience working with children aged 2-4.

• Is hard working and a team player.
• Inspires our pupils.
• Believes in all pupils attaining their best.
• Have a love of learning.
• Committed to safeguarding children.

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff.

• Lovely children and families.

• The opportunity to grow and shape our new school nursery.

• Ongoing continuous professional development.

For more information about this role, please download the Qualified Nursery Practitioner Job Description or the Unqualified Nursery Practitioner Job Description.

To apply for this role, please download the application form and email completed form to the school office: office@punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Visits to Punnetts CP School and Nursery are recommended and an application pack can be obtained from the school office by telephoning 01435 830361 or by emailing office@punnettstown.e-sussex.sch.uk .

Additional Information:

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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.

About us

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.