Early Years Foundation Stage Practitioner (West Rise Primary School)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks 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: 12 months

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 12pm

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

West Rise Primary School Chaffinch Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7SL
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Please note we do not accept CVs.

West Rise Primary Schoolis seeking to appoint a calm steady and enthusiastic qualified Early Years Practitionerto work predominantly within our beautiful nursery setting.

The successful applicant will join a wonderful committed team supporting children across the 2 4 year age range with opportunities to support children transitioning into Reception. We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating experiences filled with awe wonder and inspirationfor the children of West Rise Nursery. The role will also include working within Breakfast Club and After School Club provisions.

West Rise Nursery was rated GOOD with OUTSTANDING featuresin its most recent Ofsted inspection and we truly believe our nursery is exceptional. We are a wellbeing-first nurserywithin West Rise Primary School where the wellbeing of children families and staff is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to ensure everyone feels supported valued and has a strong sense of belonging.

Our unique ethos is influenced by Montessori Steiner and Reggio Emilia practices alongside a Curiosity-led approach creating rich and irresistible learning experiences. At West Rise every child is treasured as an individual. Their interests strengths and developmental needs form the starting point for all planning. We work in close partnership with families and carers who are viewed as integral to each childs learning journey.

We are keen to recruit a practitioner who brings their own passions and strengthsto our setting. An interest in music drama creativity or outdoor learningwould be particularly welcomed though all skills and passions will be considered.

A visit to our nursery is highly encouraged. Please get in touch using the contact details provided.

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

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.