Early Years Educator

Storal; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 18,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Extra wellness day off

Childcare Discount

Gym discount

Development investments

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Gravesend is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £13.70 per hour, depending on experience. The successful candidate will plan engaging activities and support children's development in a nurturing environment. Key requirements include an Early Years qualification at Level 3 and experience with various age groups. Benefits include enhanced holidays, childcare discounts, and wellness support.

Qualifications

• Must have an Early Years qualification at Level 3.
• Experience working with children in Early Years settings is essential.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and manage personal care for children.
• Deliver high levels of care and empathy to children.
• Bond with children and their families through meaningful moments.

Skills

Early Years qualification at Level 3

Experience with all age groups within Early Years

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Job description

Nursery:

Windmill Nursery School, 22-23 Overcliffe, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0EH

Hours:

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Welcome Bonus:

£1000

Salary:

Up to £13.70 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Remarkable Futures Start Here

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Storal’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 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 Windmill 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.

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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.

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