East Sussex County Council
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 (Little Common School)
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Hours of work: 30 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 1 September 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Little Common School
Shepherds Close
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4SQ
Phone: 01424 847540
Email: finance@littlecommon.org
Website: www.littlecommon.e-sussex.sch.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Join Our Nursery Team at Little Common School!
At Little Common School, we pride ourselves on being a happy, thriving school community where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated and passionate staff work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality education that empowers every child to flourish and reach their full potential. We launched a brand-new nursery provision in September 2025. This extended service runs Monday to Friday, 7:45am – 6:00pm, for 46 weeks of the year, offering exceptional early years care and education to our community. We have built a strong support team to work alongside our experienced class teacher and the wider school staff.
We are looking for:
- A level 3 qualified, experienced nursery practitioner who is passionate about early years education and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
- A team player with a positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- A confident team member with excellent communication skills, capable of delivering seamless service delivery during the late afternoon/evening (3-6) sessions. During the non-term time weeks and the hours of 3pm - 6pm an enhancement will be paid to lead during these periods.
- A professional with strong safeguarding knowledge and practice, ensuring the highest standards of care and protection for all children.
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We offer:
- A newly developed, thoughtfully planned nursery environment, fully equipped with high-quality resources to support outstanding early years education, within a large, well-resourced and successful school
- Support from an experienced and approachable class teacher and leadership team.
- Access to ongoing CPD opportunities to support your growth and development.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a comprehensive staff benefits portal.
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The role is for 6 hours per day from 12pm to 6pm 52 weeks per year.
Holidays will be taken within the nursery closure periods with any remaining days as per agreement in advance, which may include during term time to aid with cheaper holidays.
Additional details and application packs can be downloaded from our website www.littlecommon.org
Additional Information
The Academy 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 an 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.
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