Early Years Key Person

About the School

North Bridge House Nursey is an independent, co-educational establishment and part of Cognita Group, seeking to recruit an experienced, passionate and supportive Key Person.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the early learning experiences of young children.

Applications from enthusiastic, highly motivated, proactive, solution focused and qualified individuals with at least two years experience within the role are welcomed.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

Day to day you will:

• Work effectively with children, helping them to develop and learn.
• Be a key worker to identified group of pupils.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining an excellent learning environment both inside and outdoors.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working effectively in a high-quality nursery setting.
• The relevant Early Years Qualification.
• Excellent initiative, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Drive, motivation, and a genuine passion for education and making a difference to the lives of children.
• Have a DBS on the update service or willing to do a new DBS
• Have the 'right to work' in the UK

We can offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £21,180.60 dependent on experience and qualifications
• Small class sizes
• Shared planning within the year group
• Happy, confident, engaged pupils
• Supportive colleagues
• Delicious, complimentary meals (plus free tea and coffee)
• Incredible outdoor learning spaces

How to apply:

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.