Nursery Practitioner

Storal; Leek; On-site; GBP 18,322; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Childcare discount

Mental health support

Job summary

A group of early years nurseries is seeking a Level 2 qualified Early Years Educator based in Leek. This role involves creative teaching, supporting children’s exploration and learning, and adapting to various situations throughout the day. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of EYFS requirements and a nurturing demeanor. The organization offers enhanced benefits including paid sick leave and wellness support. Join a close-knit community dedicated to children's welfare and education.

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years.
• Experience as an Early Years Educator or working with children under 5 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EYFS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage the natural curiosity of young children.
• Engage in hands-on activities like arts and crafts and educational games.
• Adapt lesson plans as circumstances change.

Skills

Creativity

Knowledge of EYFS

Communication

Education

Level 2 or above qualification in early years

Job description

Remarkable Futures Start Here

Nursery:Children 1st Buckinghams, Buxton Road, Leek ST13 6NE

Hours: 40hours per week Casual, variable hours, Monday-Friday, Full Time

Salary: Up to £13.30 dependent on qualifications and experience

Hello, I’m Nicola, the Nursery Manager at Buckinghams.

With over 34 years of experience in early years—progressing from EY practitioner and room leader to nursery manager—I’m proud to lead a professional and dedicated team.

Situated in a small market town, our nursery is a close-knit community where every child and family feels a strong sense of belonging. Our exciting outdoor space encourages exploration and active play, offering endless opportunities for discovery and learning.

We also provide small group learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual needs, supporting them to reach their full potential at their own pace.

About you

You are a Level 2 or above qualified, Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar who enjoys supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children. In other words, you were born to teach and shape the future of our younger generations.

You have a natural, nurturing, openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the UK.

What you'll be doing

You’ll likely start most of your days with a fully formulated plan…. That will soon get completely derailed though… Pivoting when the circumstances call for it is a regular occurrence in child care!

Creativity is key. Teaching young children allows for hands on arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. It’s important to keep things fresh and try new activities to keep attention spans engaged. Of course we work within the EYFS standards, but that doesn't stop you from engaging your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years. (We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators, as long as they demonstrate the necessary qualities, values and enthusiasm for working within this environment. If you think you've got the right attitude and abilities, submit an application, who knows it might be the best thing you ever did. Nothing ventured nothing gained!)

• Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5, is advantageous

• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable

• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

Benefits at a glance

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.

About us

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.

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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