Nursery Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge)

Storal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

DBS paid upfront

Job summary

Storal's nursery in Birstall is seeking a Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge) to guide a dedicated team and uphold a warm, inclusive environment for children aged 0-5. You will model best practice and ensure safety and strong learning outcomes.

This full-time role offers progression opportunities, a £1,000 welcome incentive, DBS paid upfront, enhanced holidays and wellness benefits, and ongoing professional development through Storal.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding
• Experience leading a nursery team
• Commitment to child welfare and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels safe and valued
• Ensure high-quality teaching under EYFS and provide rich, stimulating experiences
• Collaborate with the Nursery Manager and Deputy to ensure smooth daily running of the nursery
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance learning and care

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge)

Nursery - Children 1st Birstall Nursery School by Storal

Address - 1 Park Rd, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AX

Hours - Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday or 40 hours over 4 days (hours to be discussed at interview)

Salary - £15 per hour

£1,000 Welcome incentive

Remarkable futures start here

Our nursery offers you a spacious, well‑resourced environment to support children to learn, explore, and thrive. With a large outdoor learning area, we place strong emphasis on outdoor play and nature‑based experiences, giving children daily opportunities to develop confidence, curiosity, and physical skills.

Our Purpose at Storal

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 will be leading a dedicated team of friendly and supportive staff, helping to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.

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.

• 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

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

• 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

Benefits for You

£1,000 welcome bonus

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

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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