Nursery Key Worker

As a Nursery Key Worker at The Gateshead Gan, you’ll play an essential role in shaping young minds by delivering exceptional learning experiences and creating a safe, nurturing environment. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives and their development journey.

• Provide outstanding learning opportunities and care tailored to each child.
• Plan, lead, and supervise engaging activities.
• Safeguard children's health, safety, and welfare.
• Make meaningful assessments to track each child's developmental progress.
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers, keeping them informed and engaged.
• Stay attentive to children's interests and individual needs, reflected in activity plans.

• Passion for early years education: a desire to help children thrive.
• Qualifications:
  
  Level 2 (or higher) Early Years qualification preferred but not essential. If unqualified, previous childcare experience is required with a drive to build your career in Early Years.
• Skills and experience:
  
  energetic, motivated, and committed to helping children reach their potential.

• Be part of a supportive team dedicated to exceptional childcare.
• Excellent salary and career progression opportunities.
• A dynamic role in a warm and welcoming nursery environment.

The role responsibilities may vary but will not substantially change the general character of the post. Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies apply. We value diversity and equality. No terminology in this job description is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.