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Lead Early Years Educator

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Storal

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United Kingdom , Birstall, Leicester

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Salary:

14.25 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

At Birstall, we pride ourselves on the strong connections we build with our children and families. Our thoughtfully designed spaces inspire creativity and curiosity, supporting children’s development through interactive play and exploration. Our baby unit offers a loving and stimulating environment, featuring special activities like baby spa days that enhance early development and wellbeing.

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 (and more)
  • Health & wellness partnerships with Vitality & Peppy
  • Fertility & menopause support
  • Gym discount
  • Free movie tickets
  • Development micro-learning
  • Financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
  • Termly inset days
  • Team app & Storal Awards gathering
  • DBS paid upfront
  • Annual DBS update service charge reimbursed

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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