Job Description

Organisation

School

Job Location

Hardmoor Early Years Centre, Southampton

Contract Length

12 Months fixed term contract

Work Hours

37 hours per week - 5 day or 4 consolidated days

Salary

26993

Special Requirements

DBS Check required

Closing Date

28/11/2025

Job Reference

16208

Do you want to be part of a passionate, child centred team accessing 3 acres of site including woods and allotments? We have a Key Person position in our Nursery Class delivering best practice and providing stimulating learning opportunities for all children to support their developmental journey. Training opportunities through 5 INSET days per year will be offered as well as access to other courses both online and face to face throughout the year.

Previous experience is desired and level 3 qualification in early years' education is essential for this position, specific training will be given.

ABOUT OUR PARTNERSHIP

We are a 6-school partnership including 3 community schools, 2 faith schools and a maintained Nursery. One of our schools is a National Support School. Our Executive Headteacher and Executive Board support other schools to excel. We centre on the child in every sense of the word. Our diversity and richness enhance the provision that we offer. 5 of our schools are located across Southampton and out 6th school in the New Forest.



Hardmoor EYC is a unique setting with a keen focus on outdoor learning, using our woodlands, allotment and gardens to enhance children's learning experiences and provide high quality early education.



We are a Maintained Nursery School with fully integrated childcare for children starting from 3 months up to school age.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



This role involves working with children and young people and requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post.



All applications are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.


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