Farley Sparsholt Senior Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

An established nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Early Years Educator for their outdoor nursery in Winchester. This role focuses on nurturing child development and safety, applying the Storal curriculum, and engaging with children and families. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for outdoor learning. The position offers competitive pay, along with various benefits including childcare discounts and wellness support.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Storal curriculum & pedagogy principles daily.
• Seek learning opportunities in everyday routines.
• Engage in meaningful moments with children and families.

Skills

Child development and care

Teamwork

Effective communication

High levels of care and empathy

Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

Nursery: Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School – Garstons Track, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NB

Hours: Early Years Practitioner Full Time, Monday - Friday
Salary: £13.60 to £14.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £500 Welcome Bonus
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more.

Hi, I'm Janine, the Nursery Manager at Farley Sparsholt.

Our nursery school is a truly special place to learn and play. We’re proud to be the UK’s first yurt-based outdoor nursery, nestled within a two-acre site surrounded by the fields and animals of Sparsholt College. Our children spend much of their time (whatever the weather) exploring the great outdoors, our cosy yurts provide a calm and nurturing space—designed with natural acoustics, a soothing sensory atmosphere, and insulated with sheep’s wool to stay warm and welcoming throughout the winter months. At Farley Sparsholt, we encourage our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners in a setting where nature is their classroom. Our days are filled with hands‑on experiences that spark curiosity—from bug hunts and woodland adventures to growing our own seasonal vegetables. We believe that outdoor learning inspires not only a love for the natural world but also a lifelong love of learning.

What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Farley Sparsholt. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

About the role:

As an Senior Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keep our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments

About you:

• A true love for child development and care
• Able and willing to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents
• High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
• Role modelling remarkable practice with the intent to support others around you
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves:

• Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years

Why work for us:

Benefits at a glance

For you – We get the basics right: enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain.

Family matters – Balance starts at home: Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more).

Health & wellness – Nourishing body & mind: Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more.

Development – Investing in your future: Micro‑learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund.

Our community – Growing together: Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge. We partner with world‑leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy. And much much more.

Curious to know more?

We’d love to tell you more about what makes Farley Sparsholt special.