At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds through engaging activities and meaningful interactions.
- Company: Join a caring nursery dedicated to children's early development and community connections.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, wellness support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Warm, nurturing atmosphere with strong team support and growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 Early Years qualification and experience with young children.
The predicted salary is between 12.9 - 12.9 £ per hour.
Nursery: Children 1st Hathern
Address: 126 Loughborough Road, Hathern, Loughborough LE12 5JB
Hours: 40 hours, Monday-Friday, Full Time and we can also look at Part Time
Salary: £12.90ph - £13.40ph (Salary will depend on qualifications and experience)
Qualification: Must hold a Level 2 or above in Childcare
Hello, I’m Kadie, the Nursery Manager at Hathern. Together with my team, we feel privileged to be part of the children’s early years journey, providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Our home-from-home spaces are thoughtfully filled with natural resources, creating the perfect setting for children to explore, discover, and grow.
We’re also proud of our strong connection with our sister nursery in Shepshed, which fosters shared learning opportunities and close community ties—enriching the experience for both children and families.
Hathern's Purpose
To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.
How you’ll spend your time here
You’ll plan activities, observe progress and manage personal care for children. Applying the Storal curriculum and our pedagogy principles to our children daily. Whilst seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and transitions. Bonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments. You’ll also deliver high levels of care and empathy, with an understanding that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity.
We’d love to talk to you if you have the following:
- An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3
- Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous
The Team & Environment
You’ll be joining Hathern Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children’s development. You’ll be a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play-based learning. Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.
Benefits for You
- Earned Wage Access: Need your pay a little earlier? Access the money you've already earned before payday.
- For you: We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and you can access your pay before payday with PayCaptain.
- Family matters: Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave.
- Health & wellness: Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets.
- Development: Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund.
- Our community: Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards.
Not everything fits in a job advert. Click apply today, don’t worry if your CV isn’t perfect just send us what you have and we’ll work out the rest later.
Storal sets 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.
Nursery Educator in Loughborough employer: Storal
At Children 1st Hathern, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and well-being of our team. Our nurturing work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, allowing Nursery Educators to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With competitive pay, flexible working options, and a strong commitment to professional development, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.
