Nursery Key Person

School

Prep School and Nursery

Job Summary

Are you ready to be the anchor for a child's early years journey?

Bede's Nursery, nestled by our beautiful Prep school in Eastbourne, is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Key Person's to join us. This is your chance to join an outstanding team and make a profound, immediate impact on pupils' learning and well-being in a supportive, high-quality environment.

The Role: A Journey, Not Just a Job

You won't just be delivering a curriculum; you'll be building the secure foundation that allows a child to thrive. As a Key Person, you will:

• Be a Child's Champion: Provide exceptional pastoral care and educational experiences, focusing on the individual needs of your key children.

• Inspire Learning: Plan and deliver enjoyable, effective sessions that bring the EYFS Curriculum to life, maximising every child's learning potential.

• Partner with Families: Maintain excellent professional communication with parents and colleagues, building the critical "triangle of trust."

What you need to succeed?

• A passion for Early Years education and a truly dedicated approach to pastoral care.

• A Level 3 EYFS Qualification or above (essential).

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a clear understanding of Safeguarding and Confidentiality.

We are looking for passionate practitioners to join our nursery in both Permanent and Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover) capacities.

• Contract Type: Permanent & Fixed-Term roles available.

• Hours: Full-time & Part-time hours available (Full time is typically 37 hours per week).

• Flexibility: We are happy to discuss specific hours and days worked during the interview to find the right fit for you.

• Enhanced Pay: Enjoy an enhanced rate of £13.50 per hour (via a temporary Trust Retention Bonus running through the Autumn term until 31st December 2026; standard base rate £12.71 per hour).

Our fantastic staff benefits include;

• A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Retail Discounts

• Aviva Digital GP App - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

• Eye care vouchers,

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

• Complimentary Lunch Provided

• An idyllic working location by the sea!

Ready to start a rewarding chapter in your career?

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@bedes.org. Please note that we are unable to accept CV's, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 at 8am.