Job Description

About Us


At Horsham Nursery School our vision is to develop well rounded, confident children, providing a unique and bespoke education for them to build the foundations to fulfil their lifelong potential. We will ensure that Horsham Nursery School provides a positive, safe and stimulating environment where everyone is equal and valued. The children will have freedom and time to learn through play and quality interactions with staff, in an exciting, well-resourced environment which is tuned into their stage of development.



Our Nursery is a unique setting with highly skilled practitioners who have a deep understanding of child development and know how to support all children, whatever their learning differences. We believe that Horsham Nursery School offers an excellent Early Years experience where together we inspire, discover, learn and succeed.


Job Details

Salary:

24,790 - 25,992

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

3 days per week, all year round.

Location:

Horsham Nursery School, Harwood Road, Horsham, RH13 5UT

Interviews:

7th October 2025



Can you contribute to the smooth running of the business side of our nursery?



We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and capable person to assist the Business Manager with the financial and HR elements of the nursery.



This is a varied role and duties will include:


Accurately maintaining staff records, processing employment contract changes and assisting with safer recruitment.

Assisting the Business Manager with the financial elements of the business including placing orders, raising purchase orders, processing invoices and reconciling statements.

What You Need to Succeed


We are ideally looking for someone who has:


Previously worked within an office, has finance and HR experience or the aptitude to learn these skills

Ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptions.

Effective communication skills and has the ability to form positive working relationships.

A positive 'can do' attitude.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

Works accurately with great attention to detail.

Excellent IT skills.


You need to be reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated to providing an excellent service. The successful applicant will be positive and patient to contribute to the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere within the nursery.



Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the nursery.



For further details and an application pack please contact the office on

01403 224430

Further Information


Horsham Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

HRAssistant@horshamnursery.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01403 224430

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01018.



LOCATION

Horsham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

06 October 2025