Job Role: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Milton Park Primary School, Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8ET

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Hours: 34.17 hours per week

Working times: 8.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.30pm Friday

Working weeks: Term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Commencement date: September 2026

Welcome to Little Sunlights Nursery - OPENING SEPTEMBER 2026!

Little Sunlights Nursery is a much-loved nursery now coming to Milton Park Primary School. We provide care and education for children aged from two to four years, term time only. Our setting includes daily access to our extensive outdoor space and unique links with the school.

Though the nursery is opening in September 2026, you will need to be available for some dates in August to assist with getting the setting ready to open.

The Ideal Candidate will:

·       Genuinely love working with children

·       Show a genuine passion for childcare and the ability to drive children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

·       Build warm, professional relationships with families and carers

·       Thrive in a collaborative team environment and be an excellent team player

·       Demonstrate reliability and punctuality

·       Have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above

Attractive Benefits:

·       A Competitive Salary 

·       A Nest pension scheme

·       Free Enhanced DBS

·       Onsite parking and discounted meals provided

·       £13 towards flu jab, £25 towards an eye test

·       Uniform provided: Polo T-shirts & fleece

·       Opportunities for further education and professional development

·       Be part of Gateway Central Services in The Gateway Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the local community

Apply Now: 

We always welcome visits to the nursery. To arrange one, please email jobs@gatewaytrust.org 

We may conduct interviews before the closing date for exceptional applicants, so apply as soon as possible!

To find out more, please email jobs@gatewaytrust.org who will be happy to provide you with any information you may need.

More information about Little Sunlights can be found here: www.littlesunlights.co.uk 

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.