Nursery Key Person

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Part Time

Location

Eastbourne BN20 7XL

School

Prep School and Nursery

Application Deadline

Friday October 2 2026

Job Summary

Are you ready to be the anchor for a childs early years journey

Bedes Nursery nestled by our beautiful Prep school in Eastbourne is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Key Persons 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 wont just be delivering a curriculum; youll be building the secure foundation that allows a child to thrive. As a Key Person you will:

• Be a Childs 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 childs 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.

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 Please note that we are unable to accept CVs applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date: Friday 2nd October2026 at 8am.

Bedes 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.

Bedes 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.

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