Location: South East England, Essex area. Including the following postcodes CM13, ME16, ME9, CO10, RM1, CO15, DA11, CM2 and BN3 Salary: £36,000 - (depending on experience), travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension. Remarkable futures start here. About you You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy. In our Regional Support Nursery Manager roles you will get the opportunity to make a real impact. You get the variety that comes with travelling to different nursery settings and the satisfaction from helping our nurseries achieve outstanding OFSTED grading. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, submit your application and start your Storal journey today. About Storal We are an award winning nursery group specialising in early years education and childcare. We create nurturing, engaging environments that support every child's growth and learning. We prioritise individualised care, team development, and a supportive work culture. Join us and become part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth. In return we'll give you access to loads of retail discounts to help with your daily costs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to help you recharge, a performance related bonus to help you feel valued and recognised, dedicated learning and development support to help you progress and, much much, more. What you will be doing As a Support Nursery Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies Storal's values, and achieves strong financial performance. Key responsibilities Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation. Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings. Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Storal's policies and procedures. Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans. Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates. Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with Storal's values and culture. Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of Storal in all interactions. Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year. Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures. Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement. The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful Essential Full driving license and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred). Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role. In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity. Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets). Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Experience in staff training and development. Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade. Commercial acumen. Desirable Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare. Coaching and mentoring experience. 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. Join us at Storal and make a difference in the early years sector. Apply today to become our next Nursery Support Manager and take the lead in shaping the future of childcare and education!
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Location: South East England, Essex area. Including the following postcodes CM13, ME16, ME9, CO10, RM1, CO15, DA11, CM2 and BN3 Salary: £36,000 - (depending on experience), travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension. Remarkable futures start here. About you You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy. In our Regional Support Nursery Manager roles you will get the opportunity to make a real impact. You get the variety that comes with travelling to different nursery settings and the satisfaction from helping our nurseries achieve outstanding OFSTED grading. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, submit your application and start your Storal journey today. About Storal We are an award winning nursery group specialising in early years education and childcare. We create nurturing, engaging environments that support every child's growth and learning. We prioritise individualised care, team development, and a supportive work culture. Join us and become part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth. In return we'll give you access to loads of retail discounts to help with your daily costs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to help you recharge, a performance related bonus to help you feel valued and recognised, dedicated learning and development support to help you progress and, much much, more. What you will be doing As a Support Nursery Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies Storal's values, and achieves strong financial performance. Key responsibilities Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation. Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings. Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Storal's policies and procedures. Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans. Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates. Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with Storal's values and culture. Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of Storal in all interactions. Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year. Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures. Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement. The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful Essential Full driving license and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred). Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role. In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity. Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets). Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Experience in staff training and development. Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade. Commercial acumen. Desirable Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare. Coaching and mentoring experience. 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. Join us at Storal and make a difference in the early years sector. Apply today to become our next Nursery Support Manager and take the lead in shaping the future of childcare and education!
Remarkable Futures Start Here Nursery - Children 1st Birstall Nursery School by storal Location - 1 Park Rd, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AX Hours - Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary - £14.25ph depending on experience and qualifications to be discussed £500 Welcome incentive 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. Who & What is Storal? It's our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily part of here at Birstall. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that's pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community. About you You are a Level 2 or above qualified, Senior Early Years Educator / Senior Practitioner or similar who thrives on leading by example, and inspiring others to be the best that they can be. You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, and motivating others to do the same. You have a natural, nurturing openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the United Kingdom. What you'll be doing Day to day, you will deliver care to the children whilst also supervising your team. You will identify areas for improvements whether that relates to learning and teaching techniques or, creating more stimulating experiences and environments. You will embrace inclusivity to ensure the individual needs of all those within your room are met. You will be responsible for ensuring all record keeping requirements are regularly completed, as well as conducting your team appraisals. As the Senior Early Years Educator (Nursery Room Leader) you will work in partnership with other Room Leads and management team to ensure the successful running of the nursery. What you'll need Full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years Proven experience working as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) Demonstrable leadership experience (within Early Years) Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Excellent communication skills with both children and adults 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 About us This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that's only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you. 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.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Remarkable Futures Start Here Nursery - Children 1st Birstall Nursery School by storal Location - 1 Park Rd, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AX Hours - Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary - £14.25ph depending on experience and qualifications to be discussed £500 Welcome incentive 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. Who & What is Storal? It's our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily part of here at Birstall. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that's pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community. About you You are a Level 2 or above qualified, Senior Early Years Educator / Senior Practitioner or similar who thrives on leading by example, and inspiring others to be the best that they can be. You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, and motivating others to do the same. You have a natural, nurturing openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards in the United Kingdom. What you'll be doing Day to day, you will deliver care to the children whilst also supervising your team. You will identify areas for improvements whether that relates to learning and teaching techniques or, creating more stimulating experiences and environments. You will embrace inclusivity to ensure the individual needs of all those within your room are met. You will be responsible for ensuring all record keeping requirements are regularly completed, as well as conducting your team appraisals. As the Senior Early Years Educator (Nursery Room Leader) you will work in partnership with other Room Leads and management team to ensure the successful running of the nursery. What you'll need Full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years Proven experience working as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) Demonstrable leadership experience (within Early Years) Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Excellent communication skills with both children and adults 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 About us This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that's only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you. 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.
A leading nursery group in England is seeking a Senior Early Years Educator to lead a team in delivering high-quality care and education to young children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification or above, proven leadership experience, and a passion for nurturing children's growth. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including enhanced holidays and wellness support. Join a team committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for children and families.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
A leading nursery group in England is seeking a Senior Early Years Educator to lead a team in delivering high-quality care and education to young children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification or above, proven leadership experience, and a passion for nurturing children's growth. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including enhanced holidays and wellness support. Join a team committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for children and families.
Nursery: Children 55 Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 5JB Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday Salary: Starting from £34,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more. Remarkable future starts here Th team at Shepshed is truly dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and education, supporting each and every child to reach their full potential. Our beautiful building and extensive gardens provide the perfect backdrop for a rich, engaging learning experience. With dedicated spaces for all age groups-including a unique outdoor classroom, planting areas, and opportunities for wildlife exploration-we nurture curiosity and spark imagination every day. Our children explore inspiring environments including our baking room, cosy story space, a home corner and large construction area. Our newly refurbished baby room offers a calm, cosy, and nurturing space where our caring team follows each baby's individual routine, creating a home-from-home environment right from the start. Who & What is Storal? It's our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Shepshed. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that's pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community. About the role: Day to day as a Nursery Manager you will be an intrinsic part of the nursery management team ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies and resources to deliver the highest possible standards of childcare and early years education. You will offer solutions where you identify areas for improvements whether that relates to learning and teaching techniques or, creating more stimulating experiences and environments for the children and their educators. You will embrace inclusivity to ensure the individual needs of all those within your care are achieved. You will encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring that all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences. You'll do this by leading, motivating and inspiring the educators, managing ratios through the staff rotas, attracting new hires and providing learning and developing opportunities to the team. About you A true love for child development and care Able and willing to work in a team Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity Knowledge of the EYFS framework Must haves A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration or similar A strong knowledge and understanding EYFS framework Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together and experienced in providing staff training and support Demonstrable leadership qualities (ideally within Early Years) Excellent communication skills with both children and adults Benefits at a glance For you - We get the basics right Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day £1,000 Welcome Bonus Enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more) Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much 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 partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy. We care about our people. Curious to find out more! We'd love to hear from you. Storal is the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment the encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Nursery: Children 55 Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 5JB Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday Salary: Starting from £34,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more. Remarkable future starts here Th team at Shepshed is truly dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and education, supporting each and every child to reach their full potential. Our beautiful building and extensive gardens provide the perfect backdrop for a rich, engaging learning experience. With dedicated spaces for all age groups-including a unique outdoor classroom, planting areas, and opportunities for wildlife exploration-we nurture curiosity and spark imagination every day. Our children explore inspiring environments including our baking room, cosy story space, a home corner and large construction area. Our newly refurbished baby room offers a calm, cosy, and nurturing space where our caring team follows each baby's individual routine, creating a home-from-home environment right from the start. Who & What is Storal? It's our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Shepshed. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that's pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community. About the role: Day to day as a Nursery Manager you will be an intrinsic part of the nursery management team ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies and resources to deliver the highest possible standards of childcare and early years education. You will offer solutions where you identify areas for improvements whether that relates to learning and teaching techniques or, creating more stimulating experiences and environments for the children and their educators. You will embrace inclusivity to ensure the individual needs of all those within your care are achieved. You will encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring that all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences. You'll do this by leading, motivating and inspiring the educators, managing ratios through the staff rotas, attracting new hires and providing learning and developing opportunities to the team. About you A true love for child development and care Able and willing to work in a team Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity Knowledge of the EYFS framework Must haves A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration or similar A strong knowledge and understanding EYFS framework Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together and experienced in providing staff training and support Demonstrable leadership qualities (ideally within Early Years) Excellent communication skills with both children and adults Benefits at a glance For you - We get the basics right Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day £1,000 Welcome Bonus Enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more) Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much 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 partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy. We care about our people. Curious to find out more! We'd love to hear from you. Storal is the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment the encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.