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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 50 weeks of the year (closed for one week in the summer and one week at Christmas).

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 learning, 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.

Visit us: Home - Robsack Wood Primary Academy

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: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are 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. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact hr@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 8 July 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: August 2025

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