Part-Time Keyworker - Chichester Nursery School

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority nursery school in Chichester seeks a Part-Time Keyworker to provide excellent Early Years education. The role involves working mornings and assessing children's progress in a nurturing environment. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, with experience in childcare. Join our supportive team dedicated to creating a stimulating learning atmosphere for children aged 3-4 years.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Keyworker in a childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of children's learning in a free-flow environment.
• Ability to create planned experiences and assess developmental gaps.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating learning environment for young children.
• Assess and support children's progress and learning.
• Collaborate with team members in a large, open-plan setting.

Skills

Early Years practitioner

Confidence in assessing children's progress

Knowledge of supporting children's learning

Education

Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Keyworker - Chichester Nursery School, Chichester, West Sussex.

Job Details

• Salary: £27,254 - £28,598 (pro rata)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part-Time (mornings)
• Location: Chichester Nursery School, St James' Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 7AB
• Interviews: Wednesday 15th October or as and when suitable candidates apply

We are a large Local Authority Maintained Nursery School in the heart of Chichester, working with children from 3-4 years of age. You will be part of a team in our large, open plan environment with a big garden area, providing an exciting and stimulating learning environment for young children.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to: be an excellent Early Years practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn in a free-flow environment; have a sound knowledge of how to support and extend children's learning through planned experiences as well as in-the-moment learning; be confident in assessing children's progress and identifying gaps and next steps in development. The position is 20.25 hours a week, worked as 5 mornings (8.30am-12.15pm). The hours include an hour and a half staff meeting on Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm. You should be qualified to at least Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare and have a minimum of two years\u2019 experience as a Keyworker in a childcare setting.

Further Information

Chichester 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. All 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. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged — come and see our fantastic learning environment and meet our wonderful team!

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and outline your motivations and the skills and experience you can bring to the role (refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to the address provided. For any questions regarding the role or the application please email us or call 01243 642959. NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Do not select the 'Apply online' button, as the School processes applications directly. Reference number: SCHO00986.