Senior Nursery Nurse (Room Leader) Nursery Educators · Forest Barn Nursery School

Storal Learning Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Brentwood seeks a Senior Early Years Educator to inspire and lead a team in delivering high-quality care and education. The role involves supervising staff, enhancing learning environments, and ensuring compliance with education standards. Competitive pay and benefits include performance bonuses, childcare discounts, and dedicated professional development support.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Access to counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualified in Early Years.
• Proven experience as an Early Years Educator.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children while supervising the team.
• Identify areas for improvement in learning techniques.
• Conduct team appraisals and ensure record-keeping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inclusivity

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery: Forest Barn Nursery School, The Barn at Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3JP

Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday

Salary: £14.10 - £14.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

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

About Forest Barn Nursery School

A beautifully converted barn with wonderful outdoor spaces is home to Forest Barn Nursery School in Brentwood.

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

What you'll get

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience and qualification
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays), increasing to 22 days after 2 years of service and 25 days after 5 years of service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one 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 are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team, and actively helping others to grow. 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, an enhanced DBS check, and reference checks.