Childcare Officer (Maternity Cover) [FS4687]

First Steps Childcare Group Brinsbury NurseryFS4687Childcare Officer (Maternity Cover) £25,708 - £26,101 per annum37 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearAre you a happy, supportive and fun loving individual who dreams of a job where no two days are the same? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Childcare Officer at our First Steps Nursery based at Brinsbury College. Working with young babies through to children ready to start school, you will share your love for learning and make a real difference in children’s development and learning journeys.

Together with our dedicated team, you will be a part of ensuring the children are learning, socialising, exploring and having fun. Benefits of working as a Childcare Officer for First Steps Childcare include highly competitive salary and above statutory annual leave entitlement, plus wellbeing days and closure days over the Christmas period (which are not deducted from leave entitlement). First Steps Staff also get a significant discount on First Steps Nursery fees!As a part of our amazing group of nurseries spread across West Sussex, First Steps Brinsbury is a truly enjoyable, welcoming and supportive place to work.

The nursery benefits from being on Brinsbury College campus which is a fabulous rural campus, with a farm track, orchard, stream and more- so it’s not hard to see why the nursery can often boast a waiting list for childcare places!With a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies (or equivalent), you will be enthusiastic, organised and flexible with previous experience of working in a childcare setting. Though not essential, a First Aid certificate would be desirable.

This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of one year, or until the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner. For further information or a discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Emma Merriott, Head of Operations and Compliance (emma. merriott@chichester. ac. uk)Closing date: 25 August 2025Interview date: 9 September 2025Suitable 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. This is a CV only application process.

You may be asked to complete an application form as part of the recruitment process. Follow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities. 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 and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

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.