Job Description

About Us

We are looking for an inspirational leader for our 0-3's Nursery who is passionate about nurturing young children's development and will champion the highest standards of early years education. This is an exciting time for our 0-3s' Nursery as we expand our baby and 2 year old numbers.



We are a large Maintained Nursery School in Chichester, known for high quality and forward-thinking practice. You will be part of the Nursery School's Senior Leadership Team, helping shape our future and make continual improvements in what we do.



In working for us you will benefit from:


Being part of a supportive team community that values your contributions and invests in your own personal and professional development Contributing to an ethos where play matters and staff, children and their families are supported and nurtured On site parking A generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Job Details

Salary:

35,235 - 37,938

Contract Type:

Permanent. All Year Round

Working Pattern:

4 days 7.45am - 5pm with one day off during the week

Location:

Chichester Nursery School, St James' Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 7AB

Interviews:

Wednesday 11th June 2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to have:


Proven success in managing a nursery or early years setting A passion for child development and a deep understanding of the EYFS framework A track record of developing staff and embedding a culture of high performance. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a talent for motivating and inspiring teams Qualifications to at least Level 3, and ideally a degree or Early Years Practitioner/Teacher Status A strong history and commitment to your own research and professional development

Further Information

Chichester 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.



Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged - come and see our fantastic learning environment and meet our wonderful team!

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

c.blanchard@chichesternursery.org

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 642959

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00225.



Job Reference: SCHO00225