About this role
Great Walstead is a dynamic independent day school nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils, whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.
We are currently seeking a Holiday Keep Assistant Supervisor to join our active and exciting team.
As a school, we provide a childcare service known as The Keep, which is located within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) area of the School. The age of the children in The Keep ranges from 2 ½ to 7 years; however, it is open to all ages.
The aim of The Keep is to:
Provide a safe, homely, friendly and caring environment
Offer informal supervised play
Create a family feel by having children of many ages playing together
Promote constructive play
Supply structured activities
Stimulate through craft activities
Maintain the normal code of conduct and rules of the School
You will contribute actively to The Keep, working collaboratively and upholding the School’s ethos and standards. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a core responsibility of the role.
In return, we offer an extensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, death in service, use of the extensive grounds out of working hours, free meals during term time, uniform, free staff parking and an employee assistance programme.
Click here for further details and an application form.
Closing date: 5.00pm on 30 June 2026.
Applicants will be considered as they are received, and the School reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register