Key Role Information

Salary
FTE: £24,796.00 (actual salary: £21,615.15)
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/12/2025 12:00
Interview
10 December 2025
Start
5 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale - ESSS | SCP7
Department
NURS
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
37.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

King Offa Nursery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years provision.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • You would like a full time, term time only role
  • 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

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 office@kingoffapa.org.uk.

Closing date: 05/12/2025 at midday

Interview date: 10/12/2025

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 apply there.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Childcareessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate toessential
Ability to demonstrate active listening skillsessential
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writingessential
Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate recordsessential
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlinesessential
Ability to work in an organised and methodical manneressential
Ability to organise fun and stimulating activitiesessential
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the nursery and school teamessential
Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategiesessential

Experience

Previous experience in a similar roleessential
Experience of establishing positive relationships with childrenessential

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a teamessential

Experience/Knowledge

Working knowledge of legislation relevant to working with young childrenessential
Demonstrable understanding of children's developmentessential
Demonstrable understanding of the Early Year's Foundation Stage essential

Qualifications

First aid trained, or willingness to become so

About Us

King Offa Primary Academy and Nursery is a two-form entry school and nursery for pupils aged 2-11 located in the heart of Bexhill-on-Sea. King Offa converted to Academy status in September 2012. It is a school rich in history, having first opened in 1907. Over 100 years on we continue to evolve, whilst keeping our core intention of nurturing kind, knowledgeable, and resilient children.   

Our strong relationships with parents, carers, and wider family are very important to us. We know that educating children is our joint responsibility and we value the support of all our families.  

We are proud of our educational outcomes and how well pupils learn here. We have a well considered curriculum and are committed to high standards throughout. However, we also make sure we offer pupils wider opportunities to develop their talents and interests, so they grow into thoughtful, open-minded individuals who make a positive contribution to the world around them.  

At King Offa, we have four key values, which are: Knowledge, Opportunities, Pride, and Achievement. These underpin everything that we do, and belong to every single pupil, member of staff and the wider community. 


"Reflecting on my 11 year teaching journey at King Offa Primary Academy, from a newly qualified teacher to where I stand today, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside the school, witnessing its transformation and commitment to the next generation.  I’ve loved every moment of being part of this journey, surrounded by passionate colleagues and unique children. This school isn’t just where I work, it’s where I’ve grown as a teacher and found a true sense of belonging."

King Offa Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

Down Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.