At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a fun, engaging nursery environment.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Storal's Grantham Nursery, dedicated to high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, childcare discounts, and wellness support.
- Other info: Full-time apprenticeship with opportunities for growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Must be 16+, with a passion for child care and basic English and Maths skills.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Nursery: Children 1st @ Grantham
Address: 100 Trent Road, Grantham NG31 7XQ
Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time 36 hours
Salary: £8 per hour
Remarkable futures start here. Hello, I’m Paula, the Nursery Manager at Grantham. With over 30 years of experience in early years—including 7 years as a nursery manager—I lead a passionate and dedicated team committed to providing the very best play and learning experiences for our children. Our expansive outdoor spaces offer endless opportunities for exploration, play, and hands‑on learning, making every day an exciting adventure. From our calming baby room to our enriched toddler areas and stimulating preschool classroom, every space is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and prepare children for school. Our friendly and inviting rooms are filled with a wide variety of resources, creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere where children feel safe, happy, and truly valued.
Who & What is Storal? It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Grantham. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.
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. We’d love to tell you more about what makes Grantham 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.
Early Years Apprentice in Grantham employer: Storal
Storal is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its staff, offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment at Nara Charlbury Children's Nursery in Chipping Norton. With a strong focus on teamwork and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, employees can expect opportunities for personal growth and a fulfilling role in creating a safe and welcoming space for children.
