About this role
Hours of work: 37.5
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Monday 26 January 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
King Offa Primary Academy
Down Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS
Phone: 01424 211548
Email: [email protected]
Website: Kingoffaprimaryacademy.org
Please 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.
King Offa Nursery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Apprentice to join our Early Years provision.
We would love to hear from you if:
You have a genuine passion for early years
You are a practitioner who is committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children
You are a team member with good communication skills and a clear vision for excellence
You have a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, or you currently hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and would like to complete your Level 3 qualification
Early Years Practitioner:
Hours: full or part-time, term-time only, permanent
Pay grade: East Sussex Single Status Grade 3, Scale point 7 (FTE: £24,796.00)
Early Years Apprentice:
Hours: Full time, term-time only, fixed-term (37.5 hours per week) 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Pay grade: Apprenticeship rates £7.55 per hour (£8 per hour from April 2026)
Please note: appointment to the role of Nursery Apprentice will initially be on a fixed term basis in line with the apprenticeship agreement.
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
A supportive team who places our values of Knowledge, Opportunities, Pride, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
Plenty of training and development opportunities for the right candidate (for instance SENco, maths mastery or safeguarding training)
An exceptional, bespoke and outstanding learning environment with plenty of opportunities for outside learning
Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support
We would recommend a visit to the Nursery and Early Years provision where you will receive a very warm welcome. To arrange a visit, please email [email protected].
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and we follow safer recruitment practice. References will be taken up prior to interview and an enhanced criminal records bureau check will be made prior to appointment.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.
Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0226.
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What you'll do
- The Nursery Practitioner or Apprentice will be responsible for providing high-quality early years education and care to children. They will work as part of a team to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
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