Casual Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse (NEW) Nursery Educators · Hemsley Ho[...]

Storal Learning Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join their outstanding nursery in Maidstone. This flexible role allows you to work variable hours while nurturing the curiosity of young children. You will help create a vibrant learning environment, engage in creative activities, and support children's development. The nursery values responsibility, openness, and teamwork, making it an ideal place for educators who want to make a difference. If you're enthusiastic about shaping the future of young minds and are ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

Access to retail discounts

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years Education is essential.
• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for children during holidays, sickness, or vacancies.
• Engage children with hands-on activities like arts and crafts and storytelling.

Skills

Early Years Education

Creativity

Communication

Understanding of EYFS

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Hemsley House Nursery School, Maidstone, ME16
Hours: Casual, variable hours, Monday-Friday
Salary: £11.44 - £13.28 dependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more

About Hemsley House Nursery School

Two beautifully converted, large Victorian homes are where you’ll find our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Hemsley House Nursery School in Maidstone.

About you
You are a Level 2 or above qualified Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar and you're looking for a role that allows you flexibility of working shifts around your other commitments. You enjoy supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and were born to teach and shape the future of our younger generations.

You have a natural, nurturing, openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education 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 provide cover for the children as and when needed. This could be for periods of holiday, sickness, or even vacancy gaps. Sometimes you'll support for a full day, or it may just be a morning or afternoon session.

You'll likely start most of your days with a fully formulated plan that will soon get completely derailed. Pivoting when the circumstances call for it is a regular occurrence in childcare!

Creativity is key. Teaching young children allows for hands-on arts 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 the EYFS 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!)
• 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.

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.