Lead Early Years Educator

Remarkable future starts here

Nursery - Children 1st Birstall Nursery School by Storal

Address - 1 Park Rd, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AX

Hours - Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday or 40 hours over 4 days (hours to be discussed at interview)

Salary - £14.75ph £30,680 per annum depending on Experience and qualifications salary to be discussed

Qualification - Level 3 or above in Childcare

£500 Welcome incentive

Early Years Lead – Join Our Inspiring Nursery Team

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Lead to join our vibrant nursery setting.

Our nursery offers a spacious, well-resourced environment where children are supported to learn, explore, and thrive. With a large outdoor learning area, we place strong emphasis on outdoor play and nature-based experiences, giving children daily opportunities to develop confidence, curiosity, and physical skills.

You will be leading a dedicated team of friendly and supportive staff, helping to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Our curriculum is enriched with a variety of engaging experiences, including creative learning opportunities, early years educational resources, yoga sessions to support wellbeing, and Forest School activities that encourage independence, resilience, and a love of the natural world.

The Role:

Lead and inspire the early years team to deliver high-quality care and education

Support the planning and implementation of a stimulating, child-centred curriculum

Promote outdoor learning and Forest School approaches

Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all children

Work in partnership with parents and carers

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong leadership skills and a passion for early years education

Is committed to providing outstanding learning experiences

Values outdoor learning and holistic child development

Can motivate and support a team to achieve excellence

Join us and play a key role in shaping a positive, enriching start for every child

About the job:

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework

• Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences

• Build relationships with the team to create an inspiring working environment

• Leads, motivates and inspires the educator team

• Be the third in command in the nursery after the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager

• Identifying areas of change and implementing

About you:

• Level 3 or above qualification within early years

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or with children under the age of 5

• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together

Benefits at a glance

For you -We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more

Development - Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community - Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.