Nursery: Ickle Pickles Nursery School, 1 School Mews, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8UW
Hours: Casual/Bank, Monday - Friday
Salary: £12.21 - £13.05 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more
About Ickle Pickles Nursery School
With close community ties and carefully curated spaces, Ickle Pickles is a much-loved nursery in Iwade.
At Storal, we believe in passionate individuals making a difference in children's lives. While a qualification in Early Years Education is highly valued, we welcome applications from those eager to learn and passionate about working with children, even if they don’t yet hold a formal qualification.
About you
You enjoy supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and were born to teach and shape the future of our younger generations.
You have a natural, nurturing, open, warm, and positive outlook, and care about learning and education standards in the UK.
(We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators. If you demonstrate the necessary values and enthusiasm for working within this environment, please submit an application. Nothing ventured, nothing gained).
What you'll be doing
You’ll help provide cover for children as needed, during holiday periods, sickness, or vacancy gaps. Support may be for a full day, or just a morning or afternoon session. You will likely start most days with a planned activity, but flexibility and adaptability are key in childcare.
Creativity is essential. Activities include arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. While working within EYFS standards, you are encouraged to engage your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning.
What you'll need
* Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or with children under 5 is advantageous
* Knowledge of the EYFS is desirable
* Reflecting Storal values of responsibility, openness, and teamwork
What you'll get
* Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications
* Performance-related bonuses
* 50% childcare discount
* Annual wellness day off
* Access to retail and other discounts via Perkbox
* Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 22 days after 2 years, and 25 days after 5 years
* 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, praise, 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 undergo background checks, including DBS and reference checks.
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