178a New London Road
Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AR
www.stcedds.org.uk

Full-time Pre-School Key Worker (Maternity Cover)
Required from January 2026

Applications are invited from skilled and dedicated individuals with a desire to support the learning of
the children in our Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a full time, term time, Monday-Friday 08:00-
16:00 maternity cover contract.

The successful applicant will hold a minimum of a full and relevant EYFS Level 3 qualification and will
have a desire to ensure that every child achieves their individual best in the classroom throughout
their time at St Cedd’s School. They will facilitate this through a calm and patient approach whilst also
being pro-active and motivated, working as part of our excellent Early Years team.

As  an  equal  opportunities  employer,  we  are  committed  to  the  equal  treatment  of  all  current  and
prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage
and civil partnership. We aspire  to  have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage
suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

A  full  application  pack
‘Vacancies’  section  of  our  School  website
(www.stcedds.org.uk),  by  contacting  the  Head’s  PA  via  email  (alatham@stcedds.org.uk)  or  by
telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke.

is  available  from  the

All employees of St Cedd’s School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from
harm.  Appointment  is  subject  to  satisfactory  references  and  an  enhanced  disclosure  from  the
Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary:

Competitive and commensurate with skills and experience

Closing date:   12 noon on Tuesday 4 November

Interviews:  Monday 10 November