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Nursery Practitioner

Heron Park Primary Academy · Eastbourne · East Sussex

Job description

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a qualified and committed Nursery Practitioner on a permanent basis to continue inspiring young minds.

This is an exciting role where you will join our welcoming nursery team, working together to inspire, support and nurture our 2-4 year olds through fun, hands-on learning experiences.

We would love to hear from you if:

  1. you have a level 3 early years qualification
  2. you bring experience from a similar role and enjoy creating meaningful moments of learning and play
  3. you have a genuine passion for working with young children
  4. you are enthusiastic, positive and a great team player

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  1. A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  5. 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
  6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  7. 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

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.

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.

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Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Heron Park Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
348
Avg teacher salary
£43,950
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.5:1
Academy trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE

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Salary
FTE: £25,615.00 (actual salary £22,329.09)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
7 September 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026

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