Assistant Head: Pre Prep and Nursery

Bede's Trust requires an experienced and innovative individual to join us in January 2025 as our new Assistant Head: Pre Prep and Nursery at our Prep School by the sea in Eastbourne.

We celebrate the importance of each child under our care being given the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant learning experience; we seek to develop a kind-hearted community in which we enhance the lives of those around us. The staff within the school are key to making this happen and to allowing pupils to find joy in their pursuit of brilliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the Pre-Prep and EYFS, working closely with the Head of Nursery, Head of Year for Reception-Year 2 and EYFS Lead. They will play a key role in the strategic planning of the school and the implementation of School Development Plans. Whilst monitoring, evaluating and reviewing classroom practice and pupil progress; celebrate excellence; advise and update the SLT, identifying areas for improvement. They will oversee the pastoral, developmental and well-being needs of pupils within the Pre-Prep and Nursery, working in close conjunction with teaching staff, practitioners and SLT.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who already has extensive experience in this field of work, who has an EYFS background and is familiar with ISI and OFSTED standards.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position.

Salary: Highly Competitive

Bede’s offer a range of staff benefits including;

• Competitive rates of pay
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• A Free lunch provided each day
• An idyllic working location by the sea & much more!

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. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a cover letter. 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.

Closing date: Thursday 1st August 2024 at 8.00am.

Bede’s reserves the right to interview on application and appoint before the published closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.

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Job Description

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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