At a Glance
- Tasks: Support multiple nurseries, plan activities, and engage with children and families.
- Company: Storal, a nurturing childcare provider with a focus on early years development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, enhanced holidays, wellness days, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining diverse experience.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in childcare settings.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Nursery: Cherry Tree, Old Crofts Bank, The Learning Hive, Wilmere Lane, Alexandra Park, M16 8PH
Location: Manchester
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday – Friday
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Are you looking for a unique Nursery Practitioner job? In this role you’ll work across multiple Nurseries, gaining knowledge and experience in each setting, to further develop your childcare career.
Storal’s Purpose is 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.
The Team
You’ll be joining Mandy’s team of area support Nursery Practitioners, Mandy has 35 years of experience in childcare having worked in several roles including Nursery Manager and Area Manager. Our Nursery Support Team is in the North West and will cover the following nurseries: Cherry Tree (WA2 7BS), Old Crofts Bank (M41 7AA), The Learning Hive (M34 5GB), Alexandra Park (M16 8PH), Wilmere Lane (WA8 5UR). We have a wide variety of remarkable nurseries where our experienced and passionate team brings a wealth of early years expertise. We know that every child is unique, with their own story to tell, so we tailor our approach to suit each child’s pace, personality, and interests ensuring they feel supported, seen, and celebrated.
How you’ll spend your time here
In this role, you will work closely with Mandy and the Nursery Managers to provide day-to-day cover and support where it is needed most. Flexibility is key, as your schedule may vary week to week. 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.
We’d love to talk to you if you have the following:
- An Early Years qualification at Level 3
- Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous
- Have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car
- Be willing to travel within the Winchester area
The Environment
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
- 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.
Flexi Area Nursery Support Practitioner Manchester employer: Storal
Storal is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its team members while providing a nurturing environment for children. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including childcare discounts and wellness support, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a passionate team led by experienced practitioners in Manchester, where your contributions will be valued and celebrated as part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives.
