Nursery Educator

Storal; Arkwright Town; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

Childcare Discount + Funding

Gym discount

Descripción de la vacante

Storal’s Chesterfield Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our warm, home-from-home setting in Calow, Chesterfield. You’ll plan activities, observe progress and support personal care for children aged 0–5, applying the Storal curriculum daily.

We welcome candidates with Level 2/3 in Early Years, experience across EYFS age groups, and a passion for learning through play. Hours are Mon-Fri, full or part-time; salary £12.90–£13.30 per hour, depending on qualification and

Formación

• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
• Knowledge of EYFS framework would be advantageous
• Must hold a Level 2 or above in Childcare

Responsabilidades

• Plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children
• Apply the Storal curriculum and pedagogy daily
• Bond with children and their families through meaningful moments

Conocimientos

EYFS experience across age groups

Educación

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Descripción del empleo

Remarkable future starts here

Remarkable future starts here

Nursery: Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School by Storal

Address: Dryhurst House, Car Park 4, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time and part time hours available

Salary: £12.90ph to £13.30 per hour Salary will depend on qualification and experience

Qualification - Must hold a Level 2 or above in Childcare

Hello, I’m Katie, the Nursery Manager at Chesterfield.

I have been part of the Chesterfield team for over 15 years. Alongside my deputy manager, we bring a wealth of early years knowledge and lead a dedicated, long-standing team—all committed to providing the best care and learning experiences for our children.

Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building, our nursery offers a true home-from-home atmosphere, where every child is warmly welcomed into a close-knit and nurturing environment.

We place a strong focus on connecting with nature through our outdoor spaces, which include a teepee, vegetable patch, sensory garden, and apple trees—inviting children to explore, discover, and learn throughout all seasons.

Chesterfield's Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

How You’ll Spend Your Time Here

You’ll plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children. Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily.

Whilst seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions. Bonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments.

You’ll also deliver high levels of care and empathy, with an understanding that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity.

We’d love to talk to you if you have the following

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3
• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

The Team & Environment

You’ll be joining Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children’s development. You’ll be 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.

Benefits For You

• We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and you can access your pay before payday with PayCaptain
• Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets
• Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund
• Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards

Not everything fits in a job advert

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

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