Casual Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse Nursery Educators · Windmill Nursery[...]

Storal Learning Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning nursery in Gravesend is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join their team. This role offers flexibility with casual hours, allowing you to shape the learning journey of young children. You will be responsible for providing creative and engaging activities that foster curiosity and excitement in children under 5. The nursery values a nurturing and open environment where every team member can thrive. With a commitment to high standards and personal development, this position is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education while enjoying a supportive and dynamic workplace.

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

• Qualified Early Years Educator with a Level 2 qualification or above.
• Experience with children under 5 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for children during holidays, sickness, or vacancies.
• Engage children with creative activities like arts, crafts, and games.

Skills

Early Years Education

Creativity in Teaching

Understanding of EYFS

Nurturing Attitude

Education

Level 2 or above 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: £11.44 - £13.28 dependent on qualifications and experience
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 above qualified Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar and you're looking for an Early Years Educator/Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner 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.

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, 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.

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