Casual Nursery Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading nursery in Sittingbourne is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's learning and development. The role involves providing cover during various situations, engaging in creative activities, and ensuring adherence to EYFS standards. Candidates with a passion for working with children, even without formal qualifications, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

Access to retail discounts via Perkbox

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Experience as an Early Years Educator or with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EYFS is desirable.
• Reflecting Storal values of responsibility, openness, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for children during holiday periods, sickness, or vacancy gaps.
• Engage children in planned activities, arts and crafts, storytelling, and educational games.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Responsibility

Openness

Education

Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Nursery: Ickle Pickles Nursery School, 1 School Mews, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8UW

Hours: Casual/Bank, Monday - Friday

Salary: £12.21 - £13.05 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more

About Ickle Pickles Nursery School

With close community ties and carefully curated spaces, Ickle Pickles is a much-loved nursery in Iwade.

At Storal, we believe in passionate individuals making a difference in children's lives. While a qualification in Early Years Education is highly valued, we welcome applications from those eager to learn and passionate about working with children, even if they don’t yet hold a formal qualification.

About you

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, 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 for working within this environment, please submit an application. Nothing ventured, nothing gained).

What you'll be doing

You’ll help provide cover for children as needed, during holiday periods, sickness, or vacancy gaps. Support may be for a full day, or just a morning or afternoon session. You will likely start most days with a planned activity, but flexibility and adaptability are key in childcare.

Creativity is essential. Activities include arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. While working within EYFS standards, you are encouraged to engage your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning.

What you'll need

• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or with children under 5 is advantageous
• Knowledge of the EYFS is desirable
• Reflecting Storal values of responsibility, openness, and teamwork

What you'll get

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts via Perkbox
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 22 days after 2 years, and 25 days after 5 years
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision is to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. We value high standards, teamwork, praise, and mutual growth. If you share these values, a Storal nursery is the right place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers undergo background checks, including DBS and reference checks.