Early Years Educator

Bede's is currently looking for a dedicated & passionate individual to join our Nursery team as a Early Years Educator, located next to our Prep School in Eastbourne.

Reporting to our Room Leaders, we are looking for someone to provide an outstanding educational and pastoral experience to allow pupils to flourish within Bede’s Nursery. You will deliver activities and provide pastoral care of the highest quality, maximising pupils’ learning and wellbeing. You will also deliver planned sessions that are enjoyable and ensure that the EYFS Curriculum is delivered effectively.

We are seeking someone who has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, children and parents, both verbally and in writing. You will have an understanding of the need for confidentiality and have knowledge of the importance of Safeguarding.

An EYFS Level 3 Qualification or above is essential for this position.

This position is permanent, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 - 18:00

Salary: £23,363.27 per annum.

Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;

• Competitive rates of pay,
• A Real Living Wage Employer,
• Eye care vouchers,
• A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
• Discount on nationwide gym memberships
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• A free lunch provided each day,
• Idyllic working location by the sea & much more!

For further information, and to apply, please follow the link below to our website. Please note, we cannot accept applications made via Indeed or CV's on their own.

https://www.bedes.org/about/opportunities/prep-school-and-nursery-vacancy/~board/prep-and-nursery-vacancies/post/early-years-educator

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 9.00am.

Applications will be considered as & when received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, to avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.

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 students 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 Type: Permanent

Pay: £23,363.27 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• Referral programme

School type:

• Day nursery
• Private nursery school

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/05/2024