At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds through engaging activities and meaningful interactions.
- Company: Forest Barn Nursery School, a vibrant and supportive environment for early years education.
- Benefits: Up to £29,670 salary, performance bonuses, 50% childcare discount, and wellness days.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on empowering each other and the children we serve.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and experience with young children.
The predicted salary is between 29670 - 29670 £ per year.
Forest Barn Nursery School, The Barn at Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, Brentwood, CM13 3JP
Hours: Full Time and Part Time roles available, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £29,670 annual salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Welcome Bonus: £500
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more
Responsibilities
- Plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children.
- Apply the Storal curriculum and our pedagogy principles to children daily.
- Seek learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and transitions.
- Bond with children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments.
- Deliver high levels of care and empathy, with an understanding that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity.
Qualifications & Experience
- Early Years qualification at Level 2/3.
- Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings.
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous.
The Environment You’ll Thrive In
Forest Barn is a dynamic, fast‑moving nursery built on high trust and collaboration. We believe in empowering our team. You’ll be a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play‑based learning. Providing them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.
Benefits for You
- Enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and access to pay before payday with PayCaptain.
- Childcare discount and funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave.
- Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets.
- Investment in your future with micro‑learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund.
- Community support: Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards.
We are committed to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback‑discussion‑resilience. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment, including employment references & DBS.
Forest Barn Nursery School in Brentwood employer: Storal Learning Ltd
At Forest Barn Nursery School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing both our children and our staff. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and empowerment, we offer a supportive work culture that includes generous benefits such as a performance-related bonus, childcare discounts, and wellness days, all designed to foster personal and professional growth. Located in the picturesque setting of Great Warley, Brentwood, our nursery provides a vibrant environment where you can inspire the next generation while enjoying a fulfilling career.
