Peterborough Diocese Education Trust
Pre-School Keyworker EDV/2026/PCPA/24912
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Pre-School Keyworker EDV/2026/PCPA/24912
Keyworker – Early Years Practitioner (Part-Time, September 2026)
A Level 3 qualification is necessary for legal compliance and qualifications below this level cannot be considered.
Work Pattern
- 18 hours per week
- Hours: 08:50 AM – 2:50 PM, 3 days per week (dates to be agreed with school)
- Contract duration: Fixed term until July 2027
- Start date: September 2026
About the School
Peakirk cum Glinton C.E. Primary School is a small, family-focused school that prides itself on its engrossing community of children and a dedicated, hardworking team. Part of our school is a prosperous, welcoming pre-school, staffed with experienced, attentive practitioners delivering high-quality care and education to young learners.
As the Keyworker for our early years pre-school, you will play a crucial role in supporting children’s learning through structured play and observation, while also maintaining strong two-way communication with families. Our ethos revolves around inclusion, child-led learning, and nurturing curiosity, and we actively foster partnerships between the pre-school and reception classes to ensure a seamless transition for all pupils.
Working as part of the Peterborough Diocese Trust means you will be part of a supportive and collaborative learning network, with mentorship from our Early Years Lead.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting and engaging young children (ages 2+) through structured, child-centred play and activities
- Working within an inclusive ethos, adapting practices to meet the unique needs of each child and family
- Recording daily observations and assessments, and contributing to each child’s learning journey
- Collaborating with families, sharing progression and development while maintaining open, respectful communication
- Operating within early years best practice and legal requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety protocols, and first aid standards
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Requirements
Applicants must:
- Possess a Level 3 early years qualification or equivalent (due to legal obligations)
- Hold expertise in early years care and education with experience supporting children as young as 2 years old
- Embrace an inclusive, child-centred approach to learning and development
- Complete mandatory training (first aid, health & safety, safeguarding) if unqualified
- Align with the school’s ethos of care and equality for all children
- Bring strong motivation, initiative, and enthusiasm for continuous professional development
Key Attributes
- Passionate and hands-on practitioner with a deep understanding of early years pedagogy
- Ability to lead change and embrace new methods in children’s learning and safeguarding
- Highly self-assured and empathetic, able to build trusting relationships with children and families
- Comfortable in a supportive, team-oriented environment where collaboration between pre-school, reception, and wider school staff is key
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Offer to Successful Candidates
By joining us, you gain:
- Work with curious, joyful, and eager learners in a well-structured play environment
- Join a green, purpose-built school with designated indoor and outdoor pre-school spaces, filled with wonderful, carefully curated resources
- Become part of a warm, driven, and inclusive team of teachers and support staff
- Professional development opportunities with on-going support from the Early Years Lead
- An enriched learning community with cohesive early years provision, connecting pre-school and reception pupils
Additional Information
Closing date for applications: 9 AM, Friday 10th July 2026 Interview week: Week commencing 13th July 2026
Arrange a visit** to familiarise yourself with our pre-school and school:
- Contact: School Office☎ 01733 252361 or ☒ office@peakirk.pdet.org.uk
Important Notice
Peakirk cum Glinton C.E. Primary School values safeguarding and child welfare. All staff and volunteers must uphold rigorous safeguarding principles.
As part of our robust recruitment process, enhanced DBS checks will be conducted for this role.
Please review our [job description and person specification](link مارکیت impact) for further details.
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