Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Brighton

Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2025 Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Do you believe the early years are where the magic of learning begins? GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join an outstanding nursery school in Brighton that prepares children beautifully for their primary school journey. This setting combines the wonder of early childhood with purposeful preparation for Key Stage 1.

About the Role: Working with children aged 3-5 years, you'll create rich learning experiences that build the foundations for reading, writing, and maths while nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence. You'll help children develop the skills they need to thrive in Reception and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan exciting activities that develop pre-reading, pre-writing and early numeracy skills
Create language-rich environments that prepare children for primary school
Use forest school principles and outdoor learning to enhance development
Observe and assess progress using the EYFS framework with school readiness in mind
Work closely with parents to support smooth transitions to primary education
Collaborate with local primary schools to ensure continuity in children's learning journey
Job Requirements:

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
Understanding of child development and school readiness indicators
Experience preparing children for transition to primary school
Creative and nurturing approach to early years education
Strong communication skills with children, families and colleagues
Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:

Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
Training in early phonics, maths mastery and transition support
Beautiful learning environment with excellent outdoor spaces
Strong links with feeder primary schools
The joy of watching children grow ready and excited for their next adventure
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education. To register your interest in the Nursery Practitioner role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch