Lead Early Years Educator

Storal Learning Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Storal Learning Ltd is seeking an Early Years Lead for their Plumtree Nursery. The successful candidate will apply the Storal curriculum and engage with children and families to foster a safe and inspiring learning environment. The role offers numerous family-friendly benefits and emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere for both children and staff.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Enhanced parental leave

Access to mental health support

Emergency cash access to pay before payday

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years.
• A true love for child development and care essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Storal curriculum & pedagogy principles daily.
• Seek learning opportunities during mealtimes & transitions.
• Engage meaningfully with children and their families.

Skills

Child Development

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Empathy

EYFS Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School
Station Rd, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA

Hours: Full Time 40 Hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: From £14.15- £14.50 an hour, dependent on experience and qualifications

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

Hi, I’m Emma, the Nursery Manager at Plumtree.

I’m proud to lead a passionate and dedicated team, and we feel truly privileged to be part of our children's early years—providing a nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive.

What makes our nursery special is our strong sense of community—we’re more than just a nursery. Our baby unit offers a safe, cosy space carefully tailored to support early development and wellbeing.

Our children love exploring our unique indoor features, from the whimsical Crooked House to our Jungle exploration area—spaces designed to spark imagination and wonder.

Outside, our large garden offers plenty of opportunities for active play, discovery, and hands-on learning in a beautiful natural setting.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Plumtree. Storal stands for high-quality outcomes for children and is passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must—whether that’s pink hair, being neurodiverse, 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 Early Years Lead, you will be a key part of keeping 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
• Bonding 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, peers, and parents
• High levels of care and empathy, seeing every opportunity as a learning opportunity
• Role-modelling remarkable practice to support others around you
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves:

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

Why work for us:

Family Friendly Benefits: Enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and 50% childcare discount on all fees.

Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits: An extra day off per year for wellbeing, access to modern mental health support, and sick pay.

Financial Perks: Emergency cash access to your pay before payday, free financial coaching.

Social Perks: Online community for peer-to-peer socializing (book club, pets club, pinecones club), and ongoing professional development accessible anytime.

Plus, many more.

We care about our people.

Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you what makes Plumtree so special.

Storal is committed to safeguarding, the welfare of children, and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, families, and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead at each setting, and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment, including employment references & DBS.

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