Job Description

About Us


We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Nurse to join our committed and hardworking team. They will act as a Key Carer for a group of children in the Under 3's Nursery.



The successful applicant will need to be adaptable, be a good team player and keen to work across the whole nursery. They will hold a level 3 qualification ideally a diploma or NNEB and Maths and English at Level 2 or above (equivalent to CSE grade 1 or GCSE grade C).

Benefits include:

Childcare discount Staff Discount Scheme Generous Pension Scheme On-site parking Wellbeing support Social events Professional Development; opportunity to undertake Early Years Qualifications alongside working, potential for career growth, strong programme of continuous professional development through INSET days and ongoing training Working in an outstanding bespoke environment

Visits to the nursery are strongly encouraged.



If you would like more information, or to make arrangements to visit, please contact the school office on

01403 224430.

For more details please download a copy of the job description, person specification and application form from the West Sussex web site. Please note applications will only be considered if the application form has been completed. Standalone CV's will not be considered.



The Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject safer recruitment checks in line with our safeguarding policy which includes checks with past employers, online social media searches and the Disclosure and Barring Service (enhanced check). Appointment will be dependent upon further health and employment reference checks.


Job Details

Full time Nursery Nurse/Key Carer for our Under 3's provision

Salary:

Salary range Grade 6 - Annual salary 27,254 to 28,598

Working Pattern:

37 hours a week operating a shift pattern across an 8am - 6pm day. All year round contract.

Closing date for applications:

Friday 14th November 2025

Interviews:

Tuesday 18th November 2025




What You Need to Succeed


We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Nurse to join our committed and hardworking team. They will act as a Key Carer for a group of children in the Under 3's Nursery.



The successful applicant will need to be adaptable, be a good team player and keen to work across the whole nursery. They will hold a level 3 qualification ideally a diploma or NNEB and Maths and English at Level 2 or above (equivalent to CSE grade 1 or GCSE grade C).


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.



Please 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 SCHO01219.



LOCATION

Horsham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

14 November 2025