Senior Early Years Educator (Nursery Room Leader)

Storal; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning nursery as a Senior Early Years Educator, where you will lead a passionate team in nurturing children's curiosity and development. This role offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including performance-related bonuses and childcare discounts. You'll be integral in creating stimulating experiences and ensuring high educational standards. If you are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and align with values of responsibility and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in your career.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

Performance-related bonuses

Access to retail discounts

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in early years is required.
• Proven experience as an Early Years Educator is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children while supervising your team.
• Identify areas for improvement in learning and teaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Early Years Education

EYFS Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Windmill Nursery School, 22-23 Overcliffe, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0EH

Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday (fixed term to cover maternity leave)

Salary: £13.60 to £14 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £500 Welcome Bonus

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

About Windmill Nursery School

Windmill Nursery School, an award-winning nursery and NMT Nursery Group of the Year, is housed in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend. With easy access by bus, train (5-minute walk), and onsite or nearby free parking, it’s a great place to begin a child’s learning journey and advance your career.

About you

You are a Level 3 or above qualified Senior Early Years Educator / Senior Practitioner / Senior Nursery Nurse / Room Leader or similar, who thrives on leading by example and inspiring others to be the best they can be.

You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, and motivating others to do the same.

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

Day to day, you will deliver care to the children whilst also supervising your team.

You will identify areas for improvement, whether related to learning and teaching techniques or creating more stimulating experiences and environments. You will embrace inclusivity to meet the individual needs of all children in your room.

You will be responsible for ensuring all record-keeping requirements are regularly completed, as well as conducting your team appraisals. As the Senior Early Years Educator (Nursery Room Leader), you will work in partnership with other Room Leads and the management team to ensure the successful running of the nursery.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification within early years
• Proven experience working as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner)
• Demonstrable leadership experience within Early Years
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults
• Alignment with Storal values around responsibility, openness, and teamwork

What you'll get

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 22 days after 2 years, and 25 days after 5 years
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision at Storal is to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values focus on creating an environment of high standards, mutual praise, teamwork, and growth. If you align with this approach, a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.