Nursery: Forest Barn Nursery School, The Barn at Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3JP
Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday, to cover maternity leave
Salary: From £16.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more
Hi, I’m Hannah, the current 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?
Storal is our group of nurseries committed to high-quality outcomes for children and passionate about early years education. We celebrate individuality—whether you have pink hair, are Neurospicy, or have unique hobbies. Your unique 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 Manager, you will be vital in keeping our children safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Key activities include:
* Applying the Storal curriculum and pedagogy principles daily
* Seeking out learning opportunities during routines like mealtimes and transitions
* Building bonds with children and their families through meaningful interactions
About you:
* A passion for child development and care
* A team player willing to collaborate
* Effective communication skills with management, peers, and parents
* High levels of care and empathy, viewing every opportunity as a learning moment
* Role modeling excellent practice to support colleagues
* Knowledge of the EYFS framework
Must haves:
* Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years
* Experience working with all age groups within Early Years
Why work for us:
Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus 50% childcare discount
Wellbeing & Support: An extra day off annually for wellbeing, access to mental health support, and sick pay
Financial Perks: Emergency cash access before payday, 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 strictly follow the EYFS guidelines, with designated safeguarding leads, thorough employment checks, references, and DBS clearance for all staff and volunteers.
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