Nursery Key Person

Please note that, in line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment, applications cannot be considered on the basis of a CV alone. A completed School Application Form is required for all applicants.

Application forms are available on our website (moretonhall.org/vacancies) – please email completed application forms along with a covering letter (2 pages maximum) to [email protected].

Interested candidates are invited to contact the Nursery on 01691 776 046 to arrange a time slot, or to arrange an informal discussion prior to applying.

Moreton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Overview

Moreton Hall School seeks a kind, positive, cheerful, resilient and articulate candidate to join our highly qualified team. The successful candidate will care and plan for the individual learning needs and the development of a small group of key children.

Responsibilities

• Observe the children during active play sessions in relation to the EYFS.
• Plan activities to enhance the play experiences for individual key children and monitor children’s development across all areas of learning.
• Using a range of observations, photographs, examples of children’s work and information from parents, compile a ‘Learning Journey’ book for each key child.
• Maintain a two way flow of information between themselves and parents, keeping parents informed of any issues regarding their child; encouraging parents to play a part in their child’s learning and development.
• Assist with preparation of resources.
• Create visually stimulating and interactive room displays.
• Assist with the pastoral care of children.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Hold a current First Aid certificate (desirable).

Experience

• Working in nurseries with a range of EYFS pupils and knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Working in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of Letters and Sounds.
• Working as a Key Person.

Personal Qualities

• Kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Good level of interpersonal skills, including developing good relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• Must be well organised and well presented.
• Experience of working successfully as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Flexible and keen to contribute to the success of the team.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early years while working within a supportive team dedicated to quality childcare and education.

The application deadline is 12 noon on Friday 28th August 2026.

Pay: £12.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person