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: £24,027-£24,404 pro rata (£12.45-£12.65 per hour) if qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent – pay award pending
Contract Type: Term Time Only. Permanent. 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: 4 days 7.45-5pm with one day off in the week (plus one hour's staff meeting on a Wednesday, until 6pm)
Location: Chichester Nursery School, St James' Road, Chichester PO19 7AB
Interviews: Wednesday 27th August 2025
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 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 and a Health Check.
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 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
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.
The reference number for this role is SCHO00836.
Job Reference: SCHO00836