KEYWORKER VACANCY
Salary: £27,254- £28,598 per annum pro rata , £14.13-£14.82 per hour (West Sussex Grade 6)
Contract Type: Term Time Only on a temporary contract until Easter 2026 with the possibility of extending beyond and possibly becoming permanent
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Bognor Regis Nursery School, 85 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2TB
Website www.brns.org
Email office@brns.org
Telephone 01243 642925
Start Date: Required ASAP
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Nursery Nurse to join our outstanding team as a Keyworker, initially undertaking Cover for a term but with possible opportunities to undertake a permanent role in the future.
The role is for 36 hours per week within our Daycare 0-3 yrs provision, supporting individuals to learn and develop through our carefully developed curriculum. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing high quality care and education to young children and will have excellent communication skills to work as part of our friendly and experienced team.
As a Maintained Nursery School we can offer you the chance to be part of an exceptional setting that sparks creativity and curiosity with facilities designed to inspire both children and staff, creating a positive atmosphere that fosters growth and learning. You will have opportunities to undertake high quality professional development, with support from our experienced qualified teachers and training from outside agencies to further develop your practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team to create a supportive and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment
- To support children’s learning and development across all age groups, through child-led free flow play
- To undertake observations of children’s learning to support Keyworkers’ knowledge of each child
- To work in partnership with parents/carers to provide the best support for children’s learning and care positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in childcare or early childhood education
To apply, please complete the West Sussex Application Form (sorry, CV’s cannot be accepted) and send it to head@brns.org
Only applications submitted on the School’s application form are able to be considered.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance in line with our commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children: also references and health checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Further Information
Bognor Regis 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 head@brns.org
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 642925
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 SCHO00840.
Job Reference: SCHO00840