Early Years Educator

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Leicestershire is seeking a passionate Early Years Educator to join their team. You will encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching and ensure a safe, stimulating environment for children. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 child development qualification and a minimum of 6 months experience. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits including wellness days, bonuses, and dedicated learning support.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts

Holidays increase over time

Performance related bonuses

Learning and development support

Confidential counselling through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator or with children under 5.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Reflect Storal values of responsibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching.
• Ensure safety and stimulating experiences for all children.
• Build relationships with the team for an inspiring environment.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in child development

Experience with children under the age of 5

Knowledge of the EYFS

Education

Level 3 child development qualification or above

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Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner)

• Hermitage Nursery School by Storal
• Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5EL
• Early Years Educator (Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse)
• Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hermitage is our exceptional nursery school in Whitwick where teams enable children to spend their days developing a real love of learning.

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: From £23,795.20 up to £27,622.40per 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.