Pre-School Keyworker - Bere Regis Primary and Pre-School

Pre-school keyworker

Permanent, Part-Time, minimum of 20 hours per week

Grade 5

 The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th February 2026 at midnight with interviews taking place on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

Following the promotion of the previous postholder, Bere Regis Primary and Pre-School has an exciting opportunity for a Pre-school key worker (NVQ 3 or above) to join our EYFS team from the end of February 2026. We are looking for a highly motivated team member with the skills, and energy to work closely with the rest of the established team to provide high-quality childcare provision within our busy setting.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Keyworker who is confident with all aspects of the EYFS curriculum and statutory guidance.  The setting is part of a therapeutic thinking school; strong relationships are at the heart of our daily practice. We work closely with staff, parents and carers to ensure that the wellbeing of our children, and the wider school community is at the heart of everything we do. An interest in or knowledge of early phonics and reading would be an advantage.  A working knowledge of Tapestry would be preferable, although training will be given to the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to planning, delivery of the curriculum and share responsibility for display and organisation of resources to promote independent learning.

Part of the role may include some hours within our breakfast club, which serves the whole school.  The successful applicant will:

• have experience of working in a pre-school environment
• have a good working knowledge of the foundation stage curriculum
• be committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• be self-motivated and committed
• be willing to work additional hours if needed.

The successful applicant will work a minimum of 20 hours per week, (this may include Breakfast Club) days and times to be confirmed at interview.

We are a small rural school with around 130 pupils on roll.  Our superb facilities were opened in 2017 and the school is located in one of the most picturesque parts of the country.

We can offer excellent working conditions and a supportive environment. We are part of Wessex MAT (www.wessex.ac), a growing academy, the membership of which provides exciting opportunities for support and professional development.

We would encourage visits to the pre-school; please contact the school office on 01929 471334 to find out more about the role, ask any questions you may have and to book an appointment to visit.

Please refer to the Person Specification and Job Description when making your application. Please apply using the online application available on the Dorset Council website www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

The Wessex MAT is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in line with safer recruitment guidelines. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.