Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Storal Learning Ltd; Leicester, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in England is seeking a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator to support children's development and creativity. This full-time position offers competitive pay, performance-related bonuses, and a supportive environment for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a passion for early years education and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Access to retail discounts via Perkbox

Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Desire to learn about the EYFS.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage young children's natural curiosity.
• Develop engaging activities such as arts and crafts and educational games.
• Work within EYFS standards.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Job description

Nursery: Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School
Station Rd, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: From £12.25 to £13.05 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications

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

About Plum Tree Nursery School

About you

You are seeking a career in childcare, with some experience working with children or young people. You are enthusiastic, creative, open-minded, and eager to learn to become an outstanding early years educator, working with children aged 0-5 years.

What you'll be doing

As a qualified Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar, you'll support and encourage young children's natural curiosity and excitement, shaping the future of the next generation.

You’ll use your creativity to develop engaging activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games, working within EYFS standards while bringing your enthusiasm for learning.

About you

• Desire to learn about the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage Framework)
• Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding
• Desire to build a career in early years
• Good communication skills
• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous
• Reflection of Storal values: responsibility, openness, teamwork

What you'll get

• Competitive pay rates based on experience, qualifications, and age guidance
• 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 through Employee Assistance Programme

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision is to be the preferred nursery group for families and educators. We value high standards, teamwork, responsibility, and growth. If you share these values, a Storal nursery is the right place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. All staff undergo background checks, enhanced DBS, and reference checks.