Nursery Key Person

Bede's; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP App

Free gym access

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service

Complimentary Lunch

Idyllic sea-side location

Job summary

Bede's Nursery, situated beside the Prep school in Eastbourne, is seeking enthusiastic Nursery Key Persons to join our team. This role focuses on safeguarding, pastoral care and delivering high-quality early years education within a supportive environment.

You will work as part of a dedicated team on permanent or fixed-term contracts (maternity cover), with full-time or part-time hours. Enhanced pay of £13.50 per hour applies during the Autumn term through 31 December 2026, alongside a

Qualifications

• A passion for Early Years education with a dedicated pastoral approach.
• Level 3 EYFS qualification or above.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with safeguarding and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Be a Child's Champion: provide pastoral care and educational experiences for key children.
• Inspire Learning: plan and deliver EYFS curriculum sessions.
• Partner with Families: maintain professional communication with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Education

Level 3 EYFS Qualification

Job description

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Part Time

Location: Eastbourne, BN20 7XL

School: Prep School and Nursery

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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?

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 23rdSeptember2026 at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.