Nursery: Windmill Nursery School, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0EH Hours: Casual, variable hours, Bank Staff, Monday-Friday Salary: £11.50 - £13.28 dependent on qualifications and experience Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more. About Windmill Nursery Windmill is an award winning nursery located in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend with easy access by b us (bus stop right outside), train station (5 minute walk) or onsite parking (there is also further free parking within a 5minute walk ). Windmill Nursery School is a wonderful start to a child’s learning story, and for a continuation of your career. About you You are a Level 2 or above qualified Early Years Educator / Practitioner / Nursery Nurse or similar who enjoys supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children and you're looking for the flexibility of working shifts around your existing commitments. Covering periods of holiday, sickness, or even, supporting with vacancy gaps doesn't faze you and actually, you enjoy the variety that comes with it. You're happy to help our for a full day, morning or afternoon session whatever is needed What you'll be doing You’ll be helping to provide cover for the children as and when needed. This could be for periods of holiday, sickness, or even vacancy gaps. Sometimes you'll support for a full day, or it may just be a morning or afternoon session. You'll likely start most of your days with a fully formulated plan That will soon get completely derailed though Pivoting when the circumstances call for it is a regular occurrence in child care Creativity is key. Teaching young children allows for hands on arts and crafts, storytelling, exercise, and educational games. It’s important to keep things fresh and try new activities to keep attention spans engaged. Of course we work within the EYFS standards, but that doesn't stop you from engaging your creative flair and enthusiasm for learning. If you were born to teach and shape the future of our younger generations, and you have a natural, nurturing, openness, with a warm and positive outlook, this could be just the role for you. What you’ll need A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification within early years. (We can sometimes consider unqualified Educators, as long as they demonstrate the necessary qualities, values and enthusiasm for working within this environment. If you think you've got the right attitude and abilities, submit an application, who knows it might be the best thing you ever did. Nothing ventured nothing gained) Experience as an Early Years Educator (Nursery Nurse/Practitioner) or having worked with children under the age of 5, is advantageous Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS is desirable Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together What you'll get Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification and NMW age guidance Performance related bonuses 50% childcare discount Annual wellness day off Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service Dedicated learning and development support Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme 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. INDMISC