Nursery Practitioner

Job introduction

City Academy Whitehawk is proud to offer exciting and inclusive education to children aged 3 to 11 years. We are very proud that our Early Years provision was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in May 2024.

We are seeking a talented Nursery Practitioner to come and join our exceptional Early Years Team. Working under the guidance of the Nursery Room Lead, the successful candidate will support in the day-to-day operation of our Hatchlings Nursery Class for 3 and 4 year olds.

Our Nursery team play a vital role in supporting our children in their transition to the main school Reception class. The successful candidate will need to be a good team player with a flexible attitude to meet the demands of a busy primary school environment. Our Early Years Team work together to meet the needs of all children in the setting across Nursery and Reception which provides opportunities to develop practice both within the Nursery and Reception classrooms.

Paid weeks per year: 44.85 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: 1 September 2025

About the role

This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone who had an interest in furthering their career in schools and for candidates who are passionate about making a difference.

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our six CAW qualities of Collaboration, Aspiration, Resilience, Effort, Excellence, and Respect at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• 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

Working hours will be 8.40am to 3.10pm, Monday to Friday with half an hour’s unpaid lunch break. Staff are required to work term time only which includes school INSET days. The salary shown reflects an interim 2025/2026 pay award, pending completion of the negotiations between the National Employers and the Trade Unions. The difference between this and what is agreed as the final pay award will be paid as a lump sum back pay, when announced by the government and the Trade Unions.

As part of the wider school community and Aurora Academies Trust, you will have access to excellent personal development and training.

Closing date: Midday 4 July 2025

Interview date: w/c 7 July 2025

How to apply: Applications should be made via the Aurora Academies Trust recruitment portal at https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0206.

Email: cawfinance@cawhitehawk.org.uk

Telephone: (01273) 681377

Website: https://caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.