Finding the very best talent is important to us. We wouldn't want to lose our ideal candidate due to working hours. We are happy to talk about your preferred working pattern and what might be suitable for the role.
Maximum working hours: 37 hours per week.
Are you a qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about developing young minds!
We are looking to recruit a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join us at our Ofsted graded Outstanding Nursery (either NVQ Level 3 qualified/ relevant equivalent in Early Years Foundation Stage OR Level 2 and studying towards Level 3).
The 60 place Nursery is part of a purpose built Early Years Village offering high quality childcare and education for children from 3 months to 5 years, for 51 weeks of the year.
Our setting offers a free flow approach across the age phases where children are able to access the indoor and outdoor environments alongside structured learning experiences in small groups. We offer a range of activities including outdoor leaning, balance ability and much more.
We have a strong team approach in a friendly and supportive child focused environment. The Academy is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and staff development with opportunities for progression and working with others in a range of different roles with a range of expertise.
If you believe that every child deserves the very best start in life and you can positively contribute, we would like to hear from you.
Robsack Wood
Robsack Wood Primary Academy offers an exciting and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 11 years old to thrive in a safe and stimulating setting. With a total capacity of 460 pupils, we foster a culture of high aspirations, empowering children to reach their full potential.
Our academy boasts impressive facilities designed to enhance learning experiences and promote creativity and motivation. Unique features such as outdoor learning facilities, forest school, an Early Years Village approach, and extended schools set Robsack Wood apart.
We put children first. We aim high. They aim high. And every child succeeds.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
Automatic annual pay increments
High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
Generous public sector pension scheme
Discounts on retail & travel
Cycle 2 Work scheme
Charity giving
As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.
Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
To have an informal discussion about this role please contact Leah Hobbis l.hobbis@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 13 October 2024
Interview date: By arrangement
Start date: ASAP
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
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