Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

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

Job summary

Join a nurturing nursery environment where creativity and flexibility are key! As an Early Years Educator, you'll inspire young minds through engaging activities while adhering to EYFS standards. This role offers competitive pay, a supportive team, and a chance to make a real difference in children's lives. With perks like a childcare discount and wellness days, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in a fulfilling career. If you're passionate about education and eager to contribute to a vibrant community, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

Access to retail discounts

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Educator with Level 3 or above.
• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage children through arts, crafts, and educational games.
• Adapt plans flexibly to meet children's needs.

Skills

Early Years Education

Creativity

Flexibility

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Wilmere Lane Nursery School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5UR

Hours: Full time 40 hours

Salary: From £12.65 - £13.05 an hour, dependent on experience and qualifications

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

About Wilmere Nursery School

Wilmere Lane is a wonderful nursery school in Widnes, providing children with home-from-home spaces to learn and grow.

About you

You are a Level 3 or above qualified Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar, who enjoys supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children. You are passionate about teaching and shaping the future of our younger generations.

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

What you'll be doing

You will start most days with a well-formulated plan, which may be derailed, requiring you to pivot and adapt—flexibility is key in childcare!

Creativity is essential. You will engage children through arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. Keeping activities fresh and engaging is important, and while working within EYFS standards, your enthusiasm and creativity will shine.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification within early years. We may consider unqualified educators with the right qualities, values, and enthusiasm for this environment.
• Experience as an Early Years Educator or working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the EYFS is desirable.
• Alignment with Storal values: responsibility, openness, and teamwork.

What you'll get

• Competitive pay rates based on experience, qualifications, and NMW guidance
• Performance-related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts via Perkbox
• Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 22 days after 2 years, and 25 days after 5 years of service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision is to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. We value high standards, teamwork, and mutual growth. If you share these values, a Storal nursery is the right place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers will undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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