Peakirk-cum-Glinton Primary School is looking for an Early Years Practitioner (Keyworker) for their Pre-School, The Owls’ Nest.
* Work pattern: 24 hours, 08:50 am– 2:50 pm Monday to Thursday
* Fixed periods until 22.07.25
* Start Date: March 2025
Peakirk cum Glinton C.E. Primary School is a small family school with great children and a hardworking and caring team of staff who are dedicated to the inclusion of all pupils. We operate a popular and successful pre-school as part of the school with wonderful children and experienced, supportive, and dedicated staff.
As keyworker, your role is to support the pre-school team and pupils at our happy, well-resourced, and purpose-built pre-school. You will act as keyworker for a small number of children, engaging them through planned play and learning and communicating your observations and assessments with families.
We are looking for an applicant to join our happy and supportive team who shares our inclusive ethos, has a child-centered approach, and is sensitive to the needs of pupils. The right candidate will have experience in early years and a working knowledge of early years requirements. They will have experience caring for children as young as 2 years of age.
As the pre-school is fortunate enough to belong to Peterborough Diocese Trust and is very much part of the school, you will be joining a supportive network, be supported, and eventually work closely with the early years lead who will support you in your role. It is our vision that the pupils and staff will benefit from the pre-school and reception class settings working closely together. Please review the job description and person specification for further information.
We welcome visits to our school, and these can be arranged by contacting the school office.
The successful candidate will:
* Be committed to our school’s ethos of care and support for ALL children.
* Be an experienced early years practitioner.
* Be highly motivated, keen to continue to develop and grow, have a positive attitude, and be prepared to embrace and lead change.
* Have experience in or be willing to train in expected legal requirements such as first aid, health and safety, and safeguarding.
We can offer you:
* Fantastic children who want to learn and enjoy active play.
* A great team of caring, enthusiastic, and experienced staff.
* A purpose-built, open plan, well-resourced building with designated indoor and outdoor areas.
* A supportive Academy with continued professional development.
Closing date for applications is 9 am Monday 24th February 2025.
Interviews: W/c 24th February 2025.
Visits to the pre-school and school are recommended and can be arranged via the school office. We look forward to meeting you.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office (01733 252361), e-mail office@peakirk.peterborough.sch.uk.
Peakirk cum Glinton C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Please be aware that Peakirk cum Glinton CE Primary School will implement a rigorous and robust recruitment process and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
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