Casual Nursery Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading nursery in Manchester is seeking an Early Years Educator to provide flexible childcare support. The role involves engaging young children in creative activities and ensuring a nurturing environment while adhering to EYFS standards. Competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive team culture are offered.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

Learning and development support

Confidential counselling via Employee Assistance Programme

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Discounts through Perkbox

Qualifications

• Experience as an Early Years Educator or working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Alignment with Storal values of responsibility, openness, and teamwork.
• Consideration for unqualified educators with the right qualities.

Responsibilities

• Providing cover for children as needed during holidays, sickness, or vacancy gaps.
• Engaging children through arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games.
• Adapting plans as circumstances change while working within EYFS standards.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of EYFS

Creativity

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in early years

Job description

Nursery: Old Crofts Bank Nursery School by Storal Urmston, Manchester, M41 7AA

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

Salary: From £10.00 -£13.05 an hour dependent on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more

About Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Inspiring learning spaces and a beautiful garden have earned Old Crofts Bank a reputation for quality care and teaching.

About you
You are an Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar, seeking a role that offers flexibility to work shifts around your other commitments.

You enjoy supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and are passionate about teaching and shaping the future of our younger generations.

You possess a nurturing, open, warm, and positive outlook, and care about learning and education standards in the UK.

(We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators if you demonstrate the necessary values and enthusiasm. Submit an application — nothing ventured, nothing gained).

What you'll be doing
Providing cover for children as needed, including during holidays, sickness, or vacancy gaps. Support may be for full days or just mornings or afternoons.

Starting most days with a plan, but adapting as circumstances change, is typical in childcare. Creativity is key: engaging children through arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. While working within EYFS standards, your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning are encouraged.

What you'll need

• Experience working with children or a full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in early years (consideration for unqualified educators with the right qualities).
• Experience as an Early Years Educator or working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the EYFS is desirable.
• Alignment with Storal values of responsibility, openness, and teamwork.

What you'll get

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance bonuses.
• 50% childcare discount.
• Annual wellness day off.
• Discounts through Perkbox.
• Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Learning and development support.
• Confidential counselling via Employee Assistance Programme.

About us
Part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England, committed to high standards, teamwork, and growth. We value integrity and a supportive environment. All staff undergo background and DBS checks to ensure safeguarding.