Do you believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and inspired to learn? Join our team and help children develop the confidence, curiosity and skills they need to thrive.
As our Early Years Educator, you will:
- Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS and First Steps curriculum.
- Support children to develop our RECIPE characteristics: Resilient, Empathetic, Curious, Independent, Passionate and Educated.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Create stimulating learning experiences that inspire curiosity and independence.
What we can offer you in this role:
- A kind, supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Opportunities to learn, grow and progress in your career.
- A culture that values wellbeing, teamwork and professional development.
- The chance to make a lasting difference to children and families.
What you will bring to the role:
- A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Experience working with young children.
- A passion for early years education and child development.
- A commitment to high-quality practice and safeguarding.
Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a paid closure over the Christmas and New Year period that does not come out of your annual leave allowance.
- Annual Staff Wellbeing Day dedicated to supporting your health and wellbeing.
- NEST pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
- Free childcare during your working hours (terms and conditions apply).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Occupational Sick Pay, increasing with length of service, offering up to 20 weeks' full pay and 20 weeks' half pay.
- Ongoing training and professional development to support your career growth and progression.
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts, including shopping, dining, gym memberships, travel and cinema tickets.
- Long Service Awards recognising and celebrating employee commitment and dedication.
- Flexible working opportunities where operationally possible, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Emma Merriott (Director of First Steps) at emma.merriott@chichester.ac.uk.
Closing Date
19-10-2026
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ID
325295
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Type
Full Time (All Year) - Permanent
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Location
Chichester, West Sussex
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Hours & Weeks
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
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Salary Description
£26,528 - £26,914 per annum
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Job Function
First Steps Nursery
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Interview Process
Interview:
03/11/2026 -
Closing Date
19-10-2026
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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit our FAQs.
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. A self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations is also required for staff working in the First Steps Childcare Group or the Chichester College Sports Centre. It is an offence to apply for any of our positions if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, Human Resources may undertake online searches using Google for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. These online searches will be carried out for successful candidates.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.