Casual Nursery Nurse

Storal Learning Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Chesterfield is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator to support children’s learning and development in a dynamic environment. The role offers flexibility with casual hours and opportunities for creativity in teaching. Candidates must hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and be passionate about fostering the curiosity of young children. Competitive salary and benefits are provided including enhanced holidays and wellness support.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Flexibility with working shifts

Wellness days off

Childcare discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Educator or similar, looking for flexible shifts.
• Enjoy supporting young children's natural curiosity.
• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for children during holidays, sickness, or vacancies.
• Engage in hands-on activities and educational games.
• Adapt plans to meet children's immediate needs.

Skills

Support and encourage natural curiosity

Creativity for hands-on activities

Good communication skills

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Children 1stSt Peters St Pauls,Hady Hill, Chesterfield S41 OEF

Hours: Casual, variable hours, Monday-Friday, Full Time and Part Time

Salary: £12.21 - £12.80ph dependent on qualifications and experience

HI, we’re Natalie and Lisa, Nursery Managers at St Peter and St Paul.

With over 40 years of combined experience in early years education, we both began our journeys as newly qualified practitioners straight out of college. Since then, we’ve grown into our leadership roles—Natalie proudly managing the Over 2’s for the past three years and Lisa leading the Under 2’s for five years.

Together, we feel incredibly privileged to support not only our children but also our dedicated team, helping everyone to grow and thrive each day.

Our nursery offers a rich blend of indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Children enjoy dedicated time in our woodland spaces, where they connect with nature through a variety of hands‑on activities. Indoors, creativity and imagination are ignited in unique areas such as our ballpit ship, hot air balloon, and beach‑themed zones—all designed to spark joy, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Blossom Tree. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

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.

You’ll likely start most of your days with a fully formulated plan.... That will soon get completely derailed though... Pivoting when the circumstances call for it is a regular occurrence in child care!

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

Benefits at a glance

• For you -We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
• Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
• Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more
• Development - Investing in your future Micro‑learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
• Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge

We partner with world‑leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more

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.