Windmill Nursery Educator Practitioner Nursery Nurse Windmill Nursery School

OverviewNursery:

Windmill Nursery School, 22-23 Overcliffe, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0EH

Hours:

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary:

£12.25 to £13.05 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more

£500 Welcome Bonus

Hi, I’m Jessica, the Nursery Manager at Windmill Nursery.

Every day at Windmill, we encourage children to be inquisitive and creative in our stimulating learning environment. In doing so, they quickly develop a real love of learning and a naturally curious mind.

Our experienced team brings a wealth of early years insight. We understand that every child is unique, with their own story to tell, so we make sure each child learns in a way—and at a pace—that’s just right for them.

Our happy, welcoming nursery is a space where children can imagine, explore and grow—whether they’re enjoying our creative play and sensory rooms, or heading outside to discover adventures in our large garden. We love bringing the indoors outside, often tailoring planned experiences to make the most of our outdoor spaces.

We work in close partnership with parents, building strong relationships that enrich each child’s development. Our home-from-home environment uses natural resources to spark imagination and wonder.

We’re proud to be part of such a vibrant and diverse community, and we celebrate a wide variety of cultural festivals throughout the year with our children and families.

Who and What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Windmill. 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 an Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

Apply the Storal curriculum and our pedagogy principles to our children daily

Seek out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and transitions

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

State whether it is supernumerary or not (for NM or Deputy roles)

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

Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves:

Early Years qualification at Level 2/3

Experience working with all age groups within Early Years

Why work for usBenefits 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 and 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 and 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 Champneys wellness spas.

Counselling and Therapy

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

Sick Pay and 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 know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Windmill so special.

Storal is the highest of standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion and 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 thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references and ..... full job details .....