Nursery: Alexandra Park, Demesne Road, Manchester, M16
Hours: Full time, 40 hrs pw, Monday - Friday
Salary: From £12.65- £12.80 a hour dependent on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

***£500 Welcome Bonus***

About Alexandra Park

Hello, I'm Marie, the Nursery Manager at Alexandra Park.

At our nursery, we've cultivated a vibrant and supportive community of families, children, and dedicated team members who share a deep passion for nurturing children's growth through democratic learning.

Our experienced team of teachers, educators, and artists take a bilingual approach, with democracy, freedom, and respect at the heart of everything we do.

Children thrive in our setting, enjoying the independence to explore both our indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day. From the stimulating experiences at our allotment to the endless opportunities for adventure in nearby Alexandra Park, learning truly comes to life here.

Who & What is Storal?  

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Alexandra Park. 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: 
 
As a Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keep our children safe, loved and inspired to learn.  Key activities include: 

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily 

• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions 

• Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments 

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 

• Role modelling remarkable practice with the intent to support others around you

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework 

Must haves:  

• Early Years qualification at Level 3 

• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years 

Benefits That Support You — At Every Stage

Parental Leave
Becoming a parent is a special time. That’s why we offer 52 weeks of parental leave to both mums and dads, with 6 weeks at full pay.
When you’re ready to return, we’ll support you with 100% childcare discount for your child’s first six weeks, and 50% until they start primary school.

Wellness Day & Headspace
Some days are harder than others — take your annual wellness day and enjoy some downtime.
Plus, enjoy free access to the Headspace app to support your wellbeing, with tools for sleep, stress, mindfulness, and more.

Compassionate Leave
Life doesn’t always go to plan. We offer 3 days of paid compassionate leave for bereavement or family emergencies, so you can take the time you need to heal or be with loved ones.

Holidays
Whether it’s a city break or your annual family trip, we help you take the time you need.
After 2 years with us, you'll get 2 extra days of leave — and 3 extra days after 5 years.

Shoes & Trainer Discount
You’re on your feet a lot — comfort matters. Get 25% off trainers and shoes at sportshoes.com each year.

Champneys Spa Discount
Indulge in some real relaxation with a 75% discount at one of Champneys' amazing wellness spas — perfect for your wellness day!

Counselling & Therapy
Through Vitality, you and your immediate family have access to unlimited 24/7 counselling and six annual in-person therapy sessions.

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Benefits That Support You — At Every Stage

Parental Leave
Becoming a parent is a special time. That’s why we offer 52 weeks of parental leave to both mums and dads, with 6 weeks at full pay.
When you’re ready to return, we’ll support you with 100% childcare discount for your child’s first six weeks, and 50% until they start primary school.

Wellness Day & Headspace
Some days are harder than others — take your annual wellness day and enjoy some downtime.
Plus, enjoy free access to the Headspace app to support your wellbeing, with tools for sleep, stress, mindfulness, and more.

Compassionate Leave
Life doesn’t always go to plan. We offer 3 days of paid compassionate leave for bereavement or family emergencies, so you can take the time you need to heal or be with loved ones.

Holidays
Whether it’s a city break or your annual family trip, we help you take the time you need.
After 2 years with us, you'll get 2 extra days of leave — and 3 extra days after 5 years.

Shoes & Trainer Discount
You’re on your feet a lot — comfort matters. Get 25% off trainers and shoes at sportshoes.com each year.

Champneys Spa Discount
Indulge in some real relaxation with a 75% discount at one of Champneys' amazing wellness spas — perfect for your wellness day!

Counselling & Therapy
Through Vitality, you and your immediate family have access to unlimited 24/7 counselling and six annual in-person therapy sessions.

Sick Pay & Flu Vouchers
We’ll top up your sick pay to full pay for up to 7 days if you’re off for more than a week.
And every year, you can claim a free flu shot through our Get Well This Winter campaign.

Active Discounts
Take care of your body and mind:

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.   

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