Nursery: Forest Barn Nursery School, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3JP
Hours: Casual, variable hours, Monday - Friday, Full Time and Part Time
Salary: Up to £14.05 dependent on skills and experience
Benefits: Performance-related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and more
Hi, I’m Hannah, the Nursery Manager at Forest Barn.
Every day at Forest Barn, we nurture our children’s natural curiosity and creativity in an environment designed to spark imaginations and build confidence. We’re proud to offer an exceptional learning space where children develop a love for learning and an inquisitive, confident mindset.
Outdoors, we’re truly spoilt for choice. From our Nissen hut and sensory garden to the fruit patch and nearby woodland walks, nature plays a key role in our children’s development. With two gardens and a large field, there’s plenty of opportunity for exploration, adventure, and calm connection with the world around them.
Our cosy, home-from-home environment is filled with natural resources that invite play and ignite wonder. Our commitment to community shines through in our partnership with the local care home—where residents join us for tea and shared joy with the children.
At Forest Barn, learning, nature, and community come together to create a truly magical place for our children.
Who & What is Storal?
It’s our collective group of nurseries here at Forest Barn. Storal stands for high-quality outcomes for children and a passion for Early Years. We celebrate individuality—whether that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy, or having a unique pastime. Your authentic self makes our nursery better. Visit our website to learn about our leaders and their expertise within the Storal community.
About the role:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Your activities will include:
* Applying the Storal curriculum and our pedagogical principles daily
* Seeking learning opportunities in routines like mealtimes and transitions
* Building bonds with children and families through meaningful interactions
About you:
* A genuine passion for child development and care
* Ability and willingness to work in a team
* Effective communication skills with management, colleagues, and parents
* High levels of care and empathy, viewing every moment as a learning opportunity
* Knowledge of the EYFS framework
Must haves:
* Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 3
* Experience working with all age groups within Early Years
Why work for us:
Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity, and adoption, plus a 50% childcare discount
Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits: An extra day off per year for wellbeing, access to mental health support, and sick pay
Financial Perks: Emergency cash access before pay date, free financial coaching
Social Perks: Online community groups (book club, pets club, pinecones club), and ongoing professional development accessible anytime
Plus, many more benefits.
We care about our people.
Interested in learning more? We’d love to tell you what makes Forest Barn special.
Storal maintains high standards for safeguarding, child welfare, and creating a supportive work environment. We take our role in ensuring safety seriously, with designated safeguarding leads, thorough compliance checks, references, and DBS clearance for all staff and volunteers.
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