St John’s CE Primary School

Nursery Key Worker – 28 hours 45minutes per week

to cover maternity leave, term time only

 from 8th January 2024

Grade 4: £21,968 per annum (based on full time 37 hours per week)

Actual salary for 28 .75 hours per week and term time fraction is £14,682 per annum

Overview:

The role of the Key Worker is to provide support to the EYFS Lead and Nursery teacher with the management and smooth running of the nursery and to deliver the best possible environment and highest standards of care and education for the pupils. The role of the Key Worker at St John’s School is one of great importance. You will be in the position of introducing our children to our St John’s family.

Essential:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
• Paediatric First Aid

Desirable:

• 2 years of recent experience, working in a Preschool/Nursery setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of the statutory requirements of legislation, including the EYFS Statutory Framework, Child Protection, Safeguarding, British Values and Equal Opportunities.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS Development Matters from birth to five.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: https://www.stjohnscewalsallwood.co.uk/job-vacancies/  or collected from the school office.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 27th November 2023
Interview date: Wednesday 29th November 2023

Completed applications should either be emailed to Mrs A Edwards:  aedwards@st-johns.walsall.sch.uk  or posted to the school (Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9NA)

St John's Church of England (Controlled) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including a Google online search of the applicant’s name.