Plumtree Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Nottingham is seeking an Early Years Educator to nurture and inspire children while applying the Storal curriculum. The ideal candidate should have a passion for child development, a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and the ability to engage effectively with families. The role offers competitive benefits including financial perks and a strong community atmosphere.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Performance related bonus

Emergency cash access to pay

Free financial coaching

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Storal curriculum & pedagogy principles daily.
• Seek learning opportunities in everyday routines.
• Engage with children and families in meaningful ways.

Skills

Child development

Teamwork

Effective communication

Empathy

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 3

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School, Station Rd, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA

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

Salary: From £12.25 - £13.05 an hour dependent on experience and qualifications

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

£500 welcome bonus

Hi, I’m Emma, the Nursery Manager at Plumtree.

I’m proud to lead a passionate and dedicated team, and we feel truly privileged to be part of our children’s early years—providing a nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive.

What makes our nursery special is our strong sense of community—we’re more than just a nursery. Our baby unit offers a safe, cosy space carefully tailored to support early development and wellbeing.

Our children love exploring our unique indoor features, from the whimsical Crooked House to our jaw‑dropping Jungle exploration area—spaces designed to spark imagination and wonder.

Outside, our large garden offers plenty of opportunities for active play, discovery, and hands‑on learning in a beautiful natural setting.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Plumtree. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurodivergent or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

About the role:

As an Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments

About you

• A true love for child development and care
• Able and willing to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers and parents
• High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves

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

Why work for us

Family Friendly Benefits - enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption & 50% childcare discount on all fees

Financial Perks - emergency cash access to your pay before pay date, free financial coaching

Social Perks – online community for peer-to-peer socializing (e.g., book club, pets club, Pinecones club) & continuous professional development accessible anytime

Plus, many more.

We care about our people.

Curious to know more?

We’d love to tell you more about what makes Plumtree so special.

Storal is the highest of standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, 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 through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.

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