Chelmsford College
Nursery Keyperson
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Vacancy | Nursery Keyperson
Title
Nursery Keyperson
Hours
37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year
Salary
Up to £24,994 per annum
Organisation
Dovedale Nursery
Closing Date
19/07/2026
Job Description
A qualified Nursery Keyperson is required to join our friendly and amazing team at Dovedale Nursery.
If you have a clear passion and genuine interest to work with children aged 1 to 11 years, then look no further. You can expect to have a tremendous amount of fun and plenty of cuddles too.
Are you able to have lots of fun and adventures, ensuring the children you work with have plenty of exciting and rich experiences, ensuring they receive the 'wow factor' as they arrive?
You will need to demonstrate a professional manner as well as being able to be adaptable to the changing nature of the role. You could be going on a bear hunt one minute then zooming off into space the next. This will all be at the same time as being an amazing Keyperson to your key children building strong working relationships with colleagues and parents.
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What can we give you?
- A warm and friendly environment to work in
- Overtime available
- Tea breaks
- Staff wellbeing support
- Uniform
- Discounted childcare
- Up to 33 days holiday per year
- Further training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary may be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you have any further questions or if you wish to apply, please email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Applications
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
If you would like to apply for employment within the Chelmsford College Group, please complete the online application form.
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Contact
Please use the below contact details if you would like to contact us directly about employment opportunities.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
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