Nursery: Children 1st @ Newark, Muskham Road, Newark NG24 1DP
Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time 40 hours
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Remarkable futures start here. Hi, I’m Sophie, the Nursery Manager at Newark Nursery. With 10 years of experience in early years education, I began my career as an apprentice and have proudly managed our nursery for the past 6 years. I feel incredibly lucky to lead such a dedicated and passionate team who ensure every child has the opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive in our care.
Our nursery is a true home-from-home, with warm, welcoming spaces filled with natural resources that ignite curiosity and inspire a love of learning. Outside, our large garden is a hub of adventure and imagination—featuring a fort, castle, and digger world, offering endless opportunities for play and discovery. With spacious, thoughtfully designed environments, we provide the perfect setting for children to learn, play, and flourish every day.
About the role: As an Apprentice 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
Essentials:
- Are 16 or over, have a passion for children and an aptitude for learning
- Minimum requirements to apply for this role are English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above OR Functional Skills Level 1 or above.
- Are able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
- Are patient and friendly
By applying for this vacancy, you have given your consent to share your information with the employer on this advert in order for your grades to be confirmed on the HM Government Personal Learning Record Service. Where grades cannot be confirmed, certificates will need to be provided by the applicant.
Maximum of 40 minute drive by either car or public transport.
About you:
- A true love for child development and care
- Able and willing to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents
- High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
Benefits:
- 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.
Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Newark 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-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our 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 thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.
How to prepare for a job interview at Storal GR Limited
✨Know Your Stuff
Before the interview, take some time to research the nursery and its values. Familiarise yourself with the Storal curriculum and think about how you can apply it in your role. This shows genuine interest and helps you connect your passion for child development with their mission.
✨Show Your Personality
Don’t be afraid to let your unique self shine through! Whether it’s your quirky hobbies or personal experiences, share them during the interview. The nursery values individuality, so showing who you are can help you stand out as a candidate.
✨Prepare for Scenario Questions
Expect questions that ask how you would handle specific situations with children. Think of examples from your past experiences or even hypothetical scenarios. This will demonstrate your understanding of child care and your ability to think on your feet.
✨Ask Thoughtful Questions
At the end of the interview, have a few questions ready to ask the interviewer. Inquire about their approach to child development or how they support their staff's growth. This not only shows your enthusiasm but also helps you gauge if the nursery is the right fit for you.
