Key Person

Key Person

Would you like to work somewhere dedicated to Early Years education with care? Somewhere committed to your professional development? A place of learning and development for all with great opportunities?

If your answer is yes then we are the right place for you. Guildford Nursery School is looking for a qualified Key Person to start working with us as soon as possible or from 1^st September 2026.

Our large Maintained Nursery School is based on two sites, both with wonderful outdoor learning and play spaces. This post will be based at our Hazel Avenue site.

The post is full-time and permanent (36 hours weekly term time only). We will consider applicants wishing to work part-time.

Visits and/or phone calls to the nursery school are strongly advised for all serious candidates. To make an appointment please call the headteacher, Sally Cave on 01483 566589.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant level 5 or 6 Early Years qualification.
• Is positive, flexible, responsible and with a passion for Early Years Education
• Is interested in Froebelian principles and pedagogy
• Is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Is able to work in partnership with parents and carers to provide high quality education with care in our nursery school
• Is able to provide a rich, inclusive, safe yet challenging environment and curriculum to meet each of our children’s unique interests and needs.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to undertake research
• A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors
• Great resources and facilities including a large, beautiful garden
• Excellent professional development opportunities in our ever-improving, growing nursery
• The chance to work with amazing children.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To apply return a completed application form to: Recruitment@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted as applications.

We are conducting interviews on a rolling basis and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible after your visit.

 Our recruitment process includes:

• Psychometric assessments and a meeting with our Occupational Psychologist
• Observation in nursery
• Panel interview

Salary:

PS6 £26,365 pa pro rata

PS6 range £30,647 – £32,867 FTE pro rata