At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate young minds in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Blueberry Nursery, part of the Storal community, dedicated to high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Up to £15.71 per hour, performance bonuses, 50% childcare discount, and wellness days.
- 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 fun workplace.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with all age groups.
The predicted salary is between 15.71 - 15.71 £ per hour.
Nursery: Blueberry Nursery, 5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £15.71 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more
Welcome Bonus: £1000 welcome bonus
Can you educate tomorrow's leaders? Hello, I’m Becky, the Nursery Manager at Blueberry. My team and I bring a wealth of early years insight, and we’re passionate about inspiring children to be inquisitive, imaginative, and confident learners. In our stimulating environments, children quickly develop a true love of learning and a naturally curious mind. At Blueberry, we place a strong emphasis on individual learning and purposeful play—it's at the heart of everything we do. What truly sets us apart is our magical forest school sessions. These immersive experiences open up the natural world, offering countless opportunities for exploration, problem-solving, and creative play.
About the role:
- As an Early Years Teacher you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn.
- Key activities include:
- Applying the Storal curriculum and our pedagogy principles to our children daily
- Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and transitions
- Bond 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 and above
- QTS
- Experience working with all age groups within Early Years
Why work for us:
- 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 care about our people. Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Windmill 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 and DBS.
Lead Early Years Educator in Hove employer: Storal
At Blueberry Nursery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a nurturing environment for both our children and staff. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a £1000 welcome bonus, and a strong focus on professional development, we empower our educators to thrive in their roles while enjoying a supportive work culture. Our unique forest school sessions and commitment to high-quality early years education make Blueberry a truly rewarding place to grow your career.
