Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse * £500 Welcome Bonus *

Storal; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and supportive environment at a highly reputable nursery in Hove. As an Early Years Educator, you will inspire young minds through creative activities and educational play, all while adhering to EYFS standards. With a strong focus on teamwork and personal growth, this role offers competitive pay, a generous welcome bonus, and various benefits including childcare discounts and wellness days. If you have a passion for shaping the future of children and a commitment to high educational standards, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

50% Childcare Discount

Performance Bonuses

Annual Wellness Day

Access to Retail Discounts

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Learning and Development Support

Confidential Counselling

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above qualified Early Years Educator or similar.
• Experience with children under 5 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage children with arts, crafts, storytelling, and educational games.
• Work within EYFS standards while being flexible and creative.

Skills

Early Years Education

Creativity

Child Development

EYFS Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Early Years

Unqualified Educators

Job description

Nursery: Blueberry Nursery School, 5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB

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

Salary: £13.25 to £14.05 per hour plus £500 Welcome Bonus

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

About Blueberry Nursery School

Blueberry Nursery School in Hove is highly sought after and reputable, rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

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 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, caring about learning and education standards in the UK.

What you'll be doing

You will start most days with a well-formulated plan, but flexibility is key in childcare. Creativity is essential; you'll engage children with arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. While working within EYFS standards, you are encouraged to bring your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning to keep activities engaging and fresh.

About you

• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years. Unqualified educators with the right qualities and enthusiasm may also be considered.
• Experience working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the EYFS is desirable.
• Reflects the Storal values of responsibility, openness, and teamwork.

What you'll get

• £500 Welcome Bonus
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Performance bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts via Perkbox
• Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Learning and development support
• Confidential counselling through Employee Assistance Programme

About us

Part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England, committed to high standards, teamwork, and growth. We prioritize safeguarding and all staff undergo background and DBS checks.

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