Nursery Practitioner Qualified *£500 Welcome Bonus*

Storal Learning Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner for their location in Manchester. The role involves ensuring children feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn. With a strong focus on child development and collaborative teamwork, this position offers competitive hourly pay and various family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Performance related bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Emergency pay access

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for child development and care.
• Willingness to work collaboratively within a team.
• High levels of care and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogy principles daily.
• Identifying learning opportunities during routines like mealtimes.
• Building bonds with children and families through meaningful interactions.

Skills

Effective communication

Child development

Team collaboration

Empathy

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 3

Job description

Nursery: Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7AA

Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £12.40 - £13.05 an hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus £500 Welcome Bonus

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

Hi, I’m Sarah, the Nursery Manager at Old Crofts Bank.

I lead a highly experienced and passionate team—many with over 10 years of service and holding advanced qualifications and specialist training. We foster a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

Our nursery is a home from home, filled with natural resources that spark curiosity. Each room is designed to meet the developmental needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with spaces adapted to their evolving interests.

Our beautiful garden offers opportunities for imaginative play, exploration, and connection with nature. Indoors and outdoors, we support children to learn at their own pace and in ways that suit them.

Mealtimes are social and meaningful, with children enjoying healthy meals in small groups and helping with serving to promote independence.

What is Storal?

Storal is our group of nurseries committed to high-quality outcomes for children and passionate about Early Years education. We celebrate individuality—whether it’s pink hair, Neurodiversity, or unique hobbies. Your authentic self makes our nursery better. Visit our website to learn more about our leaders and the expertise they bring to the Storal community.

About the role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in ensuring our children are safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Your responsibilities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogy principles daily
• Identifying learning opportunities during routines like mealtimes and transitions
• Building bonds with children and their families through meaningful interactions

About you:

• A genuine passion for child development and care
• Willingness to work collaboratively within a team
• Effective communication skills with management, colleagues, and parents
• High levels of care and empathy, viewing every opportunity as a learning moment
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves:

• Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 3
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years

Why work for us?

Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus 50% childcare discount

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

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

Social Perks: Online community groups (book club, pets club, pinecones club) and ongoing professional development accessible anytime

Plus many more benefits.

We care about our people.

Interested in learning more? We’d love to share what makes Old Crofts Bank special.

Storal prioritizes safeguarding, child welfare, and fostering a feedback-rich work environment. We adhere to EYFS standards, with designated safeguarding leads at each setting, and all staff undergo thorough compliance checks, including references and DBS.