About Us
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Senior Early Years Educator in Boundstone Nursery School. To assist the Head of School in the provision of high-quality childcare. To plan and provide an inclusive, caring and stimulating environment with exciting play opportunities that meet all children’s developmental needs and stimulates their learning.
Boundstone Nursery School has a successful track record of supporting and developing staff to make sure they gain the skills and experience necessary to enable our young children to achieve great things. We offer you the opportunity to bring your enthusiasm and skills to Boundstone, to ensure our children achieve their very best.
Job Details
West Sussex Grade 6: £27,254 pro rata (pay award pending), if qualified to Level 3 in a related childcare qualification.
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:30pm Term Time only
Location: Boundstone Nursery School, Lancing West Sussex
Closing Date: 10th July 2026
Interviews: w/c 13.07.2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Excellent working knowledge and understanding of the key principles of child development and the Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS)
- An understanding of the Special Educational Needs (SEND) Code of Practice and the provision of an inclusive environment
- Relevant organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of key carer systems and effective record keeping
- Good understanding of Ofsted regulatory requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and the Children’s Act 1989
Further Information
Boundstone 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 [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 276860
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02792.
