Head of Nursery

Bede's Trust requires an experienced and innovative individual to join us in mid-September as a Head of Nursery at our Prep School by the sea in Eastbourne.

Bede’s celebrates 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 Nursery, working in collaboration with other members of the Middle Management Team and the Head of Year Reception to Year 2. To ensure that the Nursery fulfils its requirements under the EYFS framework in relation to safeguarding and welfare. To organise rotas for staff and pupils, overseeing arrangements for pupil sessions and staff working patterns, including annual leave, ensuring sufficient staff:pupil ratios.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who will play a key role in the strategic planning of the Nursery and the implementation of the school development plans. We’re looking for someone who already has extensive experience in this field of work.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position, working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, the flexibility of the working weeks per year can be discussed at the interview stage.

Salary: Highly Competitive

Bede’s offer a range of staff benefits including;

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

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

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

Closing date: Thursday 25th July 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.

Application Form

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