At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Baby Room, ensuring safety and happiness for children aged 0-2.
- Company: Boundstone Nursery School, dedicated to high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and supportive professional development.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young children in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Early Years education and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 16.62 - 16.62 £ per hour.
Salary: WSCC Grade 7 £29,540– £32,061 pro rata, (£15.31-£16.62 per hour)
Location: Boundstone Nursery School, Lancing West Sussex
Contract: Term time only, 37 hours per week. Working hours are Monday-Friday, term time only. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-5pm, Tuesday/Thursday 8-4pm, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break and one paid lunch meeting each week.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Early Years practitioner to take the Lead role in our Baby Room at Boundstone Nursery School. At Boundstone Nursery School we believe in providing a warm, engaging environment where children can thrive and develop. We are committed to providing high-quality early years education and care, fostering creativity and curiosity, starting with our youngest children.
In this role, you will oversee the care and development of babies aged 0-2 years, ensuring their safety, happiness, and overall well-being. As well as being Early Years Educator to a group of children, you will lead and direct others within the baby room to ensure that the highest standards of care and safety are always met and that children’s development is optimised.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
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.
Closing Date: 20th November 2026
Interviews: 23rd November 2026
Required from: October 2026
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
BABY ROOM LEAD in Lancing employer: West Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises community impact and employee wellbeing. With opportunities for professional development and a focus on strengths-based approaches, you will be empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in the beautiful surroundings of West Sussex.
Contact Details:
West Sussex County Council Recruitment Team
