Lead Early Years Educator

Storal; Hove; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing day off

Perkbox discounts

Holidays 22-25 days

Sick pay

Learning & development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

You’ll join Blueberry Nursery in Hove as a Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge), working with the team to ensure high quality early years education and safe, nurturing care.

The role reports to the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, with opportunities to lead teaching, drive improvements under EYFS, and contribute to a warm, collaborative environment aligned with Storal values.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification is required.
• Minimum 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator or with children under 5.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality teaching under the EYFS framework.
• Ensure all children are safe and have rich experiences.
• Build relationships with the team to create an inspiring working environment.
• Lead, motivate and inspire the educator team.
• Be third in command after the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Identify areas for change and implement improvements.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Experience with under-5s

Team leadership

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

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

Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £15.71 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

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

Welcome Bonus: £1000 welcome bonus

Remarkable Futures Start Here Early Years Educators are you ready for a Lead role?

You’ll be joining Blueberry Nursery as a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play-based learning.

Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school, but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge) who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery.

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.

About the job:

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework
• Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
• Build relationships with the team to create an inspiring working environment
• Leads, motivates and inspires the educator team
• Be the third in command in the nursery after the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager
• Identifying areas of change and implementing

About you:

• Level 3 or above qualification within early years
• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or with children under the age of 5
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

What we can offer you:

• Annual wellness day off
• Company sick pay
• 50% childcare discount
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Performance related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

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.