At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Edgbaston Nursery School, part of the Storal community, focused on high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, childcare discounts, and wellness support.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community that values individuality and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Passion for child development and basic English and Maths skills required.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Nursery: Edgbaston Nursery School, 41 Calthorpe Rd, Birmingham B15 1TS
Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time 36 hours
Salary: £8 per hour
Remarkable futures start here. At Edgbaston, we champion curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our experienced team recognises that every child is unique, which is why we tailor learning experiences to meet each child’s individual pace, interests, and needs—fostering confidence and independence from the very beginning. What truly sets us apart is our Hygge accreditation—a Danish-inspired philosophy that emphasises warmth, well-being, and a calm, cosy atmosphere. This means our children enjoy a truly home-from-home setting, where they can explore, play, and grow in comfort and security. We're also proud to be family-focused. Our parent reception area is a welcoming space where families can relax, grab a coffee, hot chocolate, or a piece of fruit from our snack bar, and enjoy a gentle start to the 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
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:
- 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)
- Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more
- Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
- Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering
- We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge
Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Edgbaston 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, 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.
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