Nursery: Willow Tree Nursery School, Chingford Avenue, Great Clacton, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 4US
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6pm to 8pm
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more

Hi, I'm Natalie, the Nursery Manager at Willow Tree.

Every day at Willow Tree, we inspire children to be inquisitive and imaginative through our rich indoor and outdoor learning environments. From our adventurous gardens with a mud kitchen and cosy reading nook to our calming sensory room, there's so much for children to explore and enjoy. It’s in this nurturing environment that they quickly develop a real love of learning and a curious mind.

Our experienced and passionate team brings a wealth of early years insight, ensuring that every child learns in a way and at a pace that suits them. We know that each child is unique, and we tailor our care to support their individual journey.

Our home-from-home setting includes dedicated spaces for cooking and yoga, helping to spark children’s creativity and well-being. Each age group has its own carefully designed room with direct access to the garden, while our sensory room offers a peaceful place for rest and relaxation.

Who & What is Storal?  

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Willow Tree. 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 have exceptionally high standards and take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments. You have a proactive approach to cleaning, enjoy rolling up your sleeves, and are dedicated to providing excellent care and service. Your enthusiasm and compassion ensure that those you support, feel cared for and proud of the environment they work in.

What you'll be doing
As a Housekeeper/Cleaner, you will maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the nursery setting. Following the cleaning schedule, you will ensure all areas are kept clean, tidy, safe and well cared for. Your role will involve managing cleaning materials and supplies, in line with health and safety guidelines, following the latest child protection and health and safety legislation.

You will work closely with the educator team to ensure any issues impacting daily operations are reported and dealt with quickly, effectively and safely.

What you'll need

• Experience in a similar role
• Enthusiasm and high standards of cleanliness
• An excellent understanding of basic hygiene and cleanliness
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and COSHH
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and site security

Why work for us: 

Family Friendly Benefits- enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption & Childcare Discount at 75% off all fees & 100% discounts when returning from maternity leave 

Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits- extra day off per year for your wellbeing and access to modern-day, progressive mental health support & sick pay 

Physical Health – Discounts 

Financial Perks- emergency cash access to your pay before pay date, free financial coaching 

Social Perks – online community for peer-to-peer socializing eg. book club, pets club, pinecones club & continuous professional development accessible to you at anytime 

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.