Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Storal; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is looking for a Level 2 or higher Early Years Educator in Maidstone. The role involves supporting and nurturing young children's learning, adhering to EYFS standards, and engaging them in creative activities. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on development and well-being.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

Retail discounts via Perkbox

20 days holiday (increasing with service)

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Experience with children under the age of 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EYFS standards is desirable.
• Reflect Storal values: responsibility, openness, collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage children's natural curiosity and excitement.
• Engage children through hands-on activities; arts and crafts, storytelling.
• Ensure adherence to EYFS standards while encouraging creativity.

Skills

Creativity

Nurturing

Communication

Engagement

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in early years

Job description

Nursery: Hemsley House Nursery School, Maidstone, Kent, ME16
Hours: Part Time, 15hours per week, Monday - Friday (11.30am-2.30pm)
Salary: £12.21 - £13.05 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

About Hemsley House Nursery School

Two beautifully converted, large Victorian homes are where you’ll find our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Hemsley House Nursery School in Maidstone.

About you
You are a Level 2 or above qualified, Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar who enjoys supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children. In other words, you were born to teach and shape the future of our younger generations.

You have a natural, nurturing, openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the UK.

What you'll be doing
You'll likely start most of your days with a fully formulated plan.... That will soon get completely derailed though... Pivoting when the circumstances call for it is a regular occurrence in child care!

Creativity is key. Teaching young children allows for hands on arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. It’s important to keep things fresh and try new activities to keep attention spans engaged. Of course we work within the EYFS standards, but that doesn't stop you from engaging your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years. (We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators, as long as they demonstrate the necessary qualities, values and enthusiasm for working within this environment. If you think you've got the right attitude and abilities, submit an application, who knows it might be the best thing you ever did. Nothing ventured nothing gained!)
• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5, is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

What you'll get

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us
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.

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 check and reference checks.