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Nursery: Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School Station Rd, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NAHours:Full Time 40 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary:From £12.25 - £13.05 an hour, dependent on experience and qualificationsBenefits:Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, £500 welcome bonusHi, I’m Emma, the Nursery Manager at Plumtree.I’m proud to lead a passionate and dedicated team, and we feel truly privileged to be part of our children's early years—providing a nurturing environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive.What makes our nursery special is our strong sense of community—we’re more than just a nursery. Our baby unit offers a safe, cosy space carefully tailored to support early development and wellbeing.Our children love exploring our unique indoor features, from the whimsical Crooked House to our jaw-dropping Jungle exploration area—spaces designed to spark imagination and wonder.Outside, our large garden offers plenty of opportunities for active play, discovery, and hands-on learning in a beautiful natural setting.Who & What is Storal?It’s our collective group of nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Plumtree. Storal stands for high-quality outcomes for children and is passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must—whether that’s pink hair, being neurospicy, or having a unique pastime; we encourage it all. Your unique self 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:As an Early Years Educator, you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Key activities include:Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children dailySeeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitionsBonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful momentsAbout you:A true love for child development and careAble and willing to work in a teamAbility to communicate effectively with management, peers, and parentsHigh levels of care and empathy; viewing every opportunity as a learning opportunityKnowledge of the EYFS frameworkMust haves:Level 3 Early Years qualificationExperience working with all age groups within Early YearsWhy work for us:Family Friendly Benefits:enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and 50% childcare discount on all feesFinancial Perks:emergency access to your pay before payday, free financial coachingSocial Perks:online community for peer-to-peer socializing (e.g., book club, pets club, pinecones club), continuous professional development accessible anytimeWe care about our people.Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you what makes Plumtree so special.Storal maintains the highest standards for safeguarding, child welfare, and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in ensuring the safety of children, families, and our team very seriously. As governed by the EYFS, each setting has a designated safeguarding lead, and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment, including references and DBS checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr