Lead Early Years Educator

About our nursery

Every day at Hermitage, we inspire our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident in our nurturing and engaging learning environment. Through play, exploration, and creativity, our children quickly develop a genuine love of learning and a curious mind. Our cosy, home‑from‑home environment provides a safe and secure space where our children feel valued and ked by a team rich in early years experience, we tailor every learning experience to suit each child’s individual journey—supporting their development every step of the way.

We are passionate about outdoor learning, and our dedicated Forest School sessions are a highlight—led by our experienced Forest School teacher, these experiences help children connect with nature, build confidence, and develop key life skills.

We take great pride in our close collaboration with families and professionals, including health visitors, area SENCos, and speech and language therapists. This partnership approach ensures each of our child’s unique needs are met and that their transition to school is smooth, supported, and joyful.

As a Third in Charge/Lead Early Years Educator, you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn.

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bonding with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments

• 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
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

• Early Years qualification at Level 3
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years

Family Friendly Benefits – enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption & Childcare Discount at 50% off all fees

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

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

Plus, many more. We care about our people.

Nursery:
Hermitage Nursery School, Whitwick, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE67 5EL


Hours:

Full Time, Monday to Friday
Salary:
Up to £14.25 an hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Benefits:
Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more.
£500 Welcome Bonus