At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds while applying the Storal curriculum daily.
- Company: Join Ickle Pickles Nursery School, a vibrant and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Up to £13.30/hour, 50% childcare discount, wellness days, and a £500 welcome bonus.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team that values your unique self and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with all age groups.
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, recognising 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 further supported 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 Nursery Practitioner 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
- 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: Benefits at a glance
- Enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
- Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
- Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more
- Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
- Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering
We care about our people. Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Ickle Pickles so special. Storal is committed to the highest standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and 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.
Ickle Pickles Nursery School in Sittingbourne employer: Storal Learning Ltd
Ickle Pickles Nursery School is an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment for both children and staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, competitive benefits such as a performance-related bonus and childcare discounts, and a supportive work culture that values individuality, we ensure our team members thrive while making a meaningful impact in early years education. Located in the heart of Iwade, Kent, our nursery offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within the Storal community, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
