Nursery: Wilmere Lane Nursery School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5UR
Hours: Full time 40 hours
Salary: From £12.65 - £13.05 an hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Performance-related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more
About Wilmere Nursery School
Wilmere Lane is a wonderful nursery school in Widnes, providing children with home-from-home spaces to learn and grow.
About you
You are a Level 3 or above qualified Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar, who enjoys supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children. You are passionate about teaching and shaping the future of our younger generations.
You possess a natural, nurturing, open, warm, and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the UK.
What you'll be doing
You will start most days with a well-formulated plan, which may be derailed, requiring you to pivot and adapt—flexibility is key in childcare!
Creativity is essential. You will engage children through arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. Keeping activities fresh and engaging is important, and while working within EYFS standards, your enthusiasm and creativity will shine.
What you'll need
* A full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification within early years. We may consider unqualified educators with the right qualities, values, and enthusiasm for this environment.
* Experience as an Early Years Educator or working with children under 5 is advantageous.
* Knowledge of the EYFS is desirable.
* Alignment with Storal values: responsibility, openness, and teamwork.
What you'll get
* Competitive pay rates based on experience, qualifications, and NMW guidance
* Performance-related bonuses
* 50% childcare discount
* Annual wellness day off
* Access to retail and other discounts via Perkbox
* Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 22 days after 2 years, and 25 days after 5 years of service
* Dedicated learning and development support
* Confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
About us
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision is to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. We value high standards, teamwork, and mutual growth. If you share these values, a Storal nursery is the right place for you.
Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers will undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
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