Casual Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Storal Learning Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Windmill Nursery School in Gravesend seeks a qualified Early Years Educator/Nursery Nurse for casual, variable hours. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to engage young children's natural curiosity through creative activities. The nursery values high standards and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for both staff and children.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

20 days holidays (increasing with service)

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above qualified Early Years Educator/Nursery Nurse.
• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EYFS standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for children as needed during holidays or sickness.
• Engage in hands-on activities like arts, crafts, and educational games.
• Adapt plans based on children's needs and interests.

Skills

Creativity

Nurturing

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Windmill Nursery School, 22-23 Overcliffe, Gravesend, Kent,DA11 0EH
Hours: Casual, variable hours, Monday-Friday, Full Time and Part Time
Salary: Up to £13.55 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

About Windmill Nursery School

Windmill Nursery School, an award-winning nursery and NMT Nursery Group of the Year, is housed in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend. With easy access by bus, train (5-minute walk), and onsite or nearby free parking, it’s a great place to begin a child’s learning journey and advance your career.

About you
You are a Level 2 or abovequalified, Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar and you're looking for anEarly Years Educator/Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner role that allows you flexibility of working shifts around your other commitments.

You enjoy supporting and encouragingthenaturalcuriosity and excitement of young children and werebornto teach and shape the future of our younger generations.

You have a natural,nurturing, openness, awarm and positive outlook, and youcare about learning andeducation standards in the UK.

(We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators, so if you can demonstrate the necessary values and enthusiasm for working within this environment, submit an application. Nothing ventured nothing gained).

What you'll be doing
You’ll be helping to providecover for the children asand when needed. This could befor periods of holiday, sickness, or evenvacancy gaps. Sometimes you'll support forafull day, or it may just be amorning or afternoon session.

You'll likely start most of yourdays with afully formulated plan.... That will soonget completely derailed though... Pivoting when the circumstances call for it is a regular occurrence in child care!

Creativity is key.Teaching young children allows forhands onarts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. It’s important to keep things fresh and try new activities to keep attention spans engaged. Of course we work within theEYFS standards, but that doesn't stop you from engaging your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years. (We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators, as long as they demonstrate the necessary qualities, values and enthusiasm for working within this environment. If you think you've got the right attitude and abilities, submit an application, who knows it might be the best thing you ever did. Nothing ventured nothing gained!)
  
• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5, is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

What you'll get

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.