Nursery Key Person - Blackberry Lane Pre-School and Nursery

Job Posted: 4 March 2026

**Contract Term:** Permanent

**Location:** Cowes, Isle of Wight

**Contract Type:** Part time

**Salary:** Minimum wage reviewed after 3 months probation

**Industries:** ChildcareEducationMiscellaneous

**Closing Date:** 18 March 2026

**Job Start Date:** As soon as possible

**Blackberry Lane Pre-School and Nursery**

**Tel: 01983 298344**

We have a vacancy for a Key Person in our Nursery, looking after children aged 0– 2 years 6 months. This is a term time contract, 8.30 am to 4 pm for a minimum of 3 days, but we do have a requirement for 4 days if the hours suit the successful candidate. 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 blackberrylane@btconnect.com to request an application pack. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th March 2026. We do not accept CV’s.