Kindergarten Beach Educator
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hove and Rottingdean beaches |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bee in the Woods Kindergarten |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Part-time: 24-30 hours per week across Rottingdean or Hove beaches
Are you passionate about wild learning by the sea?
Bee in the Woods is looking for an experienced Beach Educator to lead our weekly Beach School sessions across Rottingdean and Hove beaches.
As Brighton & Hove’s first year-round outdoor nursery and Ofsted Outstanding setting, we're seeking someone who understands the magic that happens when children connect with the natural world - especially the ever-changing coastal environment.
What Makes This Role Special
You'll be co-leading our beloved Beach School programme, where children aged 3-5 explore rock pools, build with driftwood, create art with natural materials and develop deep connections with the marine environment. This isn't just a job – it's a chance to shape how young children experience and understand our coastline.
Your role will include:
- Leading daily routines and ensuring high-quality care during weekly Beach School sessions
- Collaborating on seasonal planning that follows children's interests and the rhythms of the coast
- Assessing weather and beach conditions to keep everyone safe while maximising learning opportunities
- Managing beach resources and maintaining risk assessments
- Following children's lead to create rich, play-based experiences
- Linking beach and woodland play through child-led documentation approaches (floorbook/Mosaic methods)
- Supporting children's individual development and sharing insights with their key person
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent)
- Have a Wild Beach Leader qualification (or are excited to train with us)
- Bring experience from Early Years settings and understand the EYFS framework
- Know when to step in and when to step back – trusting children to set their own safety limits
- Can read the weather, the tides and the children with equal skill
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Are passionate about child-initiated learning and the Beach School movement
- Understand safeguarding and child protection procedures inside out
Bonus points for:
- Forest School Level 3 qualification
- Paediatric First Aid certification (required before starting)
Are you passionate about wild learning by the sea?
Bee in the Woods is looking for an experienced Beach Educator to lead our weekly Beach School sessions across Rottingdean and Hove beaches.
As Brighton & Hove’s first year-round outdoor nursery and Ofsted Outstanding setting, we're seeking someone who understands the magic that happens when children connect with the natural world - especially the ever-changing coastal environment.
What Makes This Role Special
You'll be co-leading our beloved Beach School programme, where children aged 3-5 explore rock pools, build with driftwood, create art with natural materials and develop deep connections with the marine environment. This isn't just a job – it's a chance to shape how young children experience and understand our coastline.
Your role will include:
- Leading daily routines and ensuring high-quality care during weekly Beach School sessions
- Collaborating on seasonal planning that follows children's interests and the rhythms of the coast
- Assessing weather and beach conditions to keep everyone safe while maximising learning opportunities
- Managing beach resources and maintaining risk assessments
- Following children's lead to create rich, play-based experiences
- Linking beach and woodland play through child-led documentation approaches (floorbook/Mosaic methods)
- Supporting children's individual development and sharing insights with their key person
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent)
- Have a Wild Beach Leader qualification (or are excited to train with us)
- Bring experience from Early Years settings and understand the EYFS framework
- Know when to step in and when to step back – trusting children to set their own safety limits
- Can read the weather, the tides and the children with equal skill
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Are passionate about child-initiated learning and the Beach School movement
- Understand safeguarding and child protection procedures inside out
Bonus points for:
- Forest School Level 3 qualification
- Paediatric First Aid certification (required before starting)