Lead/Third in Charge Nursery Nurse

Storal Learning Ltd; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Manchester seeks a passionate Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge) to ensure high-quality teaching and care under the EYFS framework. The role involves leading a team, ensuring safety, and fostering a love of learning in children. Storal offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

50% childcare discount

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years

Performance related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Reflect Storal values of responsibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a love of learning through high-quality teaching.
• Ensure children's safety and stimulating experiences.
• Lead and inspire the educator team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: The Learning Hive, Audenshaw, Manchester M34

Hours: Full Time, 40 hrs per week
Salary: From £14.10-£14.50 per hourdependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more.

**£500 WELCOME BONUS**

About The Learning Hive
Close to Manchester centre, children learn, play & imagine in The Learning Hive’s beautiful Victorian home & stables.

We are looking for 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.

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