Job Description

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.

The following Nursery Key Person positions available are:

Permanent contract

, 37 hours per week, consisting of Tuesday - Friday from 08:00 - 18:00, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break per day.

Fixed Term contract

ending in August 2026, covering Maternity Leave, 37 hours per week, consisting of Tuesday - Friday from 08:00 - 18:00, with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break per day.
Offering an attractive salary of 24,308.60 per annum. (Full Time Equivalent 26,279.57) along with a range of staff benefits including;

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.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please visit our website here:

https://bedes.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/245/Nursery-Key-Person

Bede's cannot accept applications on Indeed and you must ensure to apply through our website via the link above before the closing date.

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 14th November 2025 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: 24,308.60 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person