At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children, apply the Storal curriculum, and create meaningful learning moments.
- Company: Join a close-knit community at Buckinghams Nursery School, led by an experienced team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, wellness days, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values feedback, resilience, and child safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience with all age groups in Early Years.
The predicted salary is between 13.75 - 13.75 £ per hour.
Location - Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School, Buxton Road, Leek ST13 6NE
Position - Senior Nursery Practitioner
Hours - Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary - £13.75 per hour
Hello, I’m Nicola, the Nursery Manager at Buckinghams. With over 34 years of experience in early years—progressing from EY practitioner and room leader to nursery manager—I’m proud to lead a professional and dedicated team. Situated in a small market town, our nursery is a close-knit community where every child and family feels a strong sense of belonging. Our exciting outdoor space encourages exploration and active play, offering endless opportunities for discovery and learning. We also provide small group learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual needs, supporting them to reach their full potential at their own pace.
About the role:
- 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
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
- Role modelling remarkable practice with the intent to support others around you
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework
Must haves:
- Early Years qualification at Level 3
- Experience working with all age groups within Early Years
Benefits at a glance:
- Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day
- Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
- Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much more
- Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
- Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering
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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