At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to inspire and nurture children's learning in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Company: Join Ickle Pickles Nursery School, part of the Storal family, dedicated to high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Up to £13.75 per hour, performance bonuses, 50% childcare discount, wellness days, and a £500 welcome bonus.
- Other info: Embrace your unique self in a dynamic team focused on growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive and vibrant workplace.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with all age groups in Early Years.
The predicted salary is between 13.75 - 13.75 £ per hour.
Nursery: Ickle Pickles Nursery School, 1 School Mews, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8UWHours: Full Time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £13.75 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more. £500 Welcome Bonus.
At Ickle Pickles, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to learn and grow at their own pace. Our experienced team brings a wealth of early years knowledge and insight, and we know that each child has their own unique journey. We’re proud to have our own Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) who works closely with both families and practitioners to identify and support additional needs. This personalised approach is supported further by our parent forum committee, ensuring open communication, shared celebrations, and meaningful partnerships with families.
Our children spend dedicated time outdoors, engaging with nature through a variety of rich and inspiring activities. Mealtimes are a special part of the day—children enjoy healthy, nutritious meals together in our warm, central dining space. We also embrace cultural celebrations through themed menus, offering new flavours and learning opportunities.
As part of the Kingsferry Collaboration, we share best practices, solve challenges together, and support each other to continually deliver the highest standards of care and education.
About the role: As a Senior Nursery Practitioner you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn.
- Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
- Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
- Bonding 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, your 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:
- 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.
Enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service. We partner with world‑leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.
Senior Early Years Educator (Nursery Room Leader) in Sittingbourne employer: Storal Learning Ltd
Storal Learning Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment at Main Street Nursery in Nottingham. With flexible part-time hours and competitive pay, employees benefit from enhanced holidays and paid sick leave, while also having the opportunity to inspire young minds and build lasting relationships with families. The company prioritises employee growth and development, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about early childhood education.
