Early Years Educator

Storal; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking passionate Early Years Educators to join Archway Nursery School in Blandford Forum. The role involves high-quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring children's safety, and fostering a collaborative working environment. Storal offers competitive salaries, benefits including holiday entitlements, wellness days, and performance bonuses, all within a supportive and values-driven atmosphere.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years

Performance related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a love of learning through high-quality teaching.
• Ensure children's safety and rich learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships within the team.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification in Child Development

Job description

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Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner)

• Archway Nursery School by Storal
• Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TX
• Early Years Educator (Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse)
• Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Located in a beautifully converted farmhouse, Archway Nursery School in Blandford Forum is a little piece of rural magic.

We are looking for passionate and ambitious Early Years Educators (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery.

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.

About the job:

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework
• Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
• Build relationships with the team to create an inspiring working environment

About you:

• Level 3 or above qualification within child development
• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or with children under the age of 5
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

What we can offer you:

Salary: Up to £23,795.2 to £27,622.40 per annum based on experience and qualifications

• Annual wellness day off
• Company sick pay
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Performance related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

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 checks and reference checks.