Pre-School Practitioner (The Cavendish School Primary Phase)

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Friday 20 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:
The Cavendish School - Primary Phase
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

Phone:
Email:
Website: note we do not accept CVs.

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.

PRE-SCHOOL PRACTITIONER

Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10

Salary Range 25185 - 25583 pro rata

Actual Pay 21757 - 22101

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only (incl INSET days)

Permanent

Closing date: 9am Friday 20 February 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 03 March 2026

Starting date: April 2026 (Term 4)

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are looking to appoint a Pre-School Practitioner who is highly motivated and committed to support our 2- to 4-year-olds within the continued development and success of our Early Years and Primary Phase.

The pre-school is a fantastic facility having opened in September 2016. We welcome applications from individuals who are looking for a new and exciting challenge and have the skills drive and enthusiasm to support our children.

The successful candidate will work effectively as part of the pre-school team to provide a safe stimulating and caring environment for our children and implement and embed all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to the highest standard. The role will include pre-school administration and sending invoices.

You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding provision learning and progress for all our children.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process look forward to receiving your application if you have any questions please email

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an EnhancedDBS checkwith the Disclosure & Barring Services (previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school