Job Description

Reference number

BUC14202

Contract type

Fixed Term / Secondment

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

9 Oct 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

7 Nov 2025

Contact email

office@bookerhillschool.co.uk

Overview

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursery Keyworker to work alongside our dedicated Nursery team. While the role is initially a maternity cover position, with the exciting new expansion of our Nursery, there is potential to make this a permanent position in a year's time for the right candidate.



It is an exciting time to become part of our Nursery team - we are in the middle of a large renovation and building project to connect the Nursery building to the main school building. The successful applicant will be part of the team who get to set up and work in a brand new, purpose built nursery setting!



We are proud to offer you:

A brand new, purpose built Nursery setting Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn A position in a talented and dedicated staff team Excellent facilities including outstanding outdoor learning provision Exciting career development opportunities A school appreciated by the wider community

Term time only

Salary type:

Bucks Pay

Salary Details:

Bucks Pay Range 1 / 2 (FTE 23,996 - 25,625) dependent on experience

Contract type:

Fixed Term

Hours:

Full-time

Closing date:

07/11/2025

Interviews to be held:

By Friday 14th November (at the latest)

About us

Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery is a highly welcoming and friendly small school in the heart of its community. Children are proud to be a part of this inclusive school which was evident in our recent, successful Ofsted inspection: "Pupils at this school are enthusiastic about their learning and their school life. They are proud to be part of an inclusive school community. One pupil summed up the views of many, saying: 'Everyone, from anywhere in the world, is welcome here.'"



Please visit our newly designed website to find out more: https://www.bookerhill.bucks.sch.uk/bucks/primary/bookerhill

About the role

Following our recent 'Good' Ofsted inspection, the staff here are excited for the ambitious plans we have over the coming years. We are committed to continually improving the school, based on educational research and cognitive science. We are at the beginning of this journey and this role holds much scope for any candidate who has an understanding of, or is keen to learn more about, Rosenshine's Principles in Action.

About you

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly keyworker who will work harmoniously with our small team here. The staff here are very supportive of each other and we are looking for a like-minded keyworker to join our friendly team.



Your qualities:

A Level 3 qualification is essential Be calm and caring and able to make a dedicated contribution to sensitively supporting the needs for all children. Be passionate about children's learning and every child achieving their potential. Committed to providing high quality learning experiences for children. Be flexible and able to work well within a team. Have experience of working with children from a range of different backgrounds

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. We will be very happy to facilitate visits to the school. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.



Tel No: 01494 521646

Email: office@bookerhillschool.co.uk

Privacy Statement

Data collected during the interview process, from lesson observations and meetings will be retained for date of appointment of successful candidate + 6 months, then destroyed.



At Booker Hill, the happiness, health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for all children to enjoy every moment of their time as pupils at our school. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to help the children achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.