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:
1. Being part of a supportive team community that values your contributions and invests in your own personal and professional development
2. Contributing to an ethos where play matters and staff, children and their families are supported and nurtured
3. On site parking
4. 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:
5. Proven success in managing a nursery or early years setting
6. A passion for child development and a deep understanding of the EYFS framework
7. A track record of developing staff and embedding a culture of high performance.
8. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a talent for motivating and inspiring teams
9. Qualifications to at least Level 3, and ideally a degree or Early Years Practitioner/Teacher Status
10. A strong history and commitment to your own research and professional development