Early Years Educator

Storal; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

Pay on demand access

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Storal is seeking an Early Years practitioner for our Chesterfield nursery. You will plan activities, observe progress and provide personal care while applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogy daily.

You’ll engage with children and their families during routines, transitions and play, helping to create a warm, safe, and stimulating learning environment. The role requires an Early Years qualification (Level 2/3) and experience across age groups, with EYFS knowledge considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Early Years qualification Level 2/3 or higher preferred.
• Experience with all age groups in Early Years settings.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children.
• Apply the Storal curriculum and pedagogy daily.
• Engage with children and their families during routines and transitions to support learning.

Skills

Experience with EYFS settings

EYFS knowledge advantageous

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2/3

Job description

Remarkable Futures Starts Here

Nursery: Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls Nursery School

Address: Hady Hill, Chesterfield, S41 0EF

Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: From £12.90 Per hour to £13.30 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience

HI, We’re Rachel 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— Rachel proudly managing the Over 2’s for the past three years and Lisa leading the Under 2’s.

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.

St Peters St Paul’s Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

How you’ll spend your time here

You’ll plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children. Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily.

Whilst seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions. Bonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments. You’ll also deliver high levels of care and empathy, with an understanding that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity.

We’d love to talk to you if you have the following

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3
• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

The Team & Environment

You’ll be joining St Peters St Pauls Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children’s development. You’ll be a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play‑based learning.

Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.

Benefits for You

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

Not everything fits in a job advert

Storal sets the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback‑discussion‑resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.