Key Person

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forest School onsite

Parental involvement program

Community partnerships

Staff development

Job summary

Woodlands Park Nursery School is seeking a Key Person to join our team. 35 hours per week, all year round, biweekly shift rota (8-4pm or 10-6pm). Contract term: Permanent. Start date: January 2027. The role focuses on delivering high standards of education and care for young children.

We are committed to safeguarding and providing an outstanding early years environment, including Forest School and strong parental involvement. Shortlisting by 12th October 2026 noon.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification for staff.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to high standards of education and care for young children.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can flourish through supported interventions.
• Commitment to continuing personal learning and development.
• Passion for being creative and motivated in early years education.

Skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Creativity

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Key Person

Salary: Scale 5

Hours of work: 35 hours a week, all year around –

Biweekly Shift Rota (8-4pm or 10-6pm)

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Closing date and shortlisting: 12th October 2026, 12noon

Interviews: TBC

Start date : January 2027

Would you like to work in a Outstanding Nursery School?Do you have a passion for working in the early years? Can you inspire our children?

Are you committed to going the extra mile for children and their families?

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

We are looking for a minimum Level 3 qualified member of staff who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated to delivering high standards of education and care for young children for the following posts:

• A passion and commitment to exceptional early years practice.
• Experience of maintaining high standards of care for children at all times.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in which every child is encouraged to flourish through supported interventions.
• A commitment to continuing your own learning
• A passion for being creative and motivated

We Offer

• A welcoming, friendly environment where the Leadership Team, Staff and Governors are committed to making a real difference within the local community.
• An outstanding environment for outdoor learning with an onsite Forest School provision.
• A vibrant Children’s Centre and a programme of excellent Parental Involvement.
• Opportunities to work with artists and key partners in the local community.
• A support federation dedicated to early years, offering families the best start in life.

Woodlands Park is deeply rooted in the local community and staff and families enjoy celebrating our rich diversity.

Woodlands Park Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff share this commitment.

Positions are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Please note short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.