About Us
We are a large Local Authority Maintained Nursery School in Chichester taking children from 6 months to 4 years, with a reputation for high quality inclusive practice.
Supporting children and families is at the heart of everything we do.
We have an exciting learning environment and are a welcoming team who will welcome and support you as you settle in!
Job Details
Salary: WSCC Grade 3, £24,796 pro rata / £12.85 hour (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Monday – Friday, Term Time Only, 22.5 hours per week, 11:45am – 4pm with staff meetings on Wednesdays 4pm – 5:30pm.
Location: Chichester
Closing Date: 5th June 2026
Interview Date: 10th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Be qualified to Level 3 in a childcare related qualification. Have a good understanding of the principles of food hygiene and preparation and be willing to undertake a Level 2 Food Hygiene training if not already qualified
- Have experience of working with children in this age range, having developed a strong understanding of supporting child development through child-led, responsive practice
- Be confident in delivering learning through a mix of pre-planned learning intentions and by supporting following children’s interests to support and extend their learning.
- Be confident, reliable, adaptable and committed and have a real love of working with young children and supporting their learning through play.
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.
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