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Lead Early Years Educator

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Storal

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United Kingdom , Shepshed

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Salary:

14.25 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Lead Early Years Educator (Third in Charge) who will work in partnership with the educator team to ensure the successful running of the nursery.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • Enhanced holidays
  • Paid sick pay
  • Extra wellness day off (yearly)
  • Accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
  • Childcare Discount + Funding
  • Compassionate leave
  • Enhanced maternity
  • Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy
  • Fertility & menopause support
  • Gym discount
  • Free movie tickets
  • Micro-learning
  • Financial stability tools
  • Storal Support Fund
  • Termly inset days
  • Team app
  • Storal Awards gathering
  • DBS paid upfront
  • Annual update service charge reimbursed

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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