Nursery Key Person - Blackberry Lane Pre-School and Nursery

Job Posted: 26 January 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Minimum wage reviewed after 3 months probation
• Industries: Childcare Education Miscellaneous

We have a vacancy for a Key Person in our Nursery, looking after children aged 0– 2 years 6 months old.  This is a term time contract, hours of work and days will be discussed during the interview.  There is the opportunity to do overtime hours during the school holidays and to cover staff absences.  Pay scales will be discussed at interview, based on qualification and experience.  

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in an early years environment and be qualified to a minimum Level 3 in Childcare. 

The Blackberry Lane Pre-School and Nursery setting is well established and located in Cowes, near the park and the beach.  The setting is open all year round (except for the Christmas holiday) and we offer both term-time and full-time employment contracts.  The pre-school has been established for 46 years and the nursery for 8 years.  We have plenty of resources and lovely outdoor spaces.

Our employees benefit from an annual pay review, company pension scheme, holiday and sick pay, childcare discount for staff and the opportunity to work with a fun and supportive team. 

Appointment to the post will be subject to a DBS check and suitable references.

Please email [email protected] to request an application pack.  The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th February 2026.  We do not accept CV’s.