Hermitage Nursery Practitioner Qualified

About Hermitage Nursery

Every day at Hermitage we inspire children to be curious, imaginative and confident in our nurturing learning environment. Through play, exploration and creativity children develop a genuine love of learning and a curious mind. Our cosy, home‑from‑home setting provides a safe space where 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 development every step of the way.

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

We collaborate closely with families and professionals – health visitors, area SENCos and speech and language therapists – ensuring each child’s unique needs are met and their transition to school is smooth, supported and joyful.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will keep children safe, loved and inspired to learn.

Key responsibilities:

• Apply the Storal curriculum and our pedagogy principles to children daily.
• Seek out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and transitions.
• Bond with children and 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, peers and parents.
• High levels of care and empathy that turn every opportunity into a learning chance.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.

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

£500 Welcome Bonus

• Family‑friendly benefits – enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity and adoption, and a 50% childcare discount.
• Wellbeing & Refuel – one extra day off per year, access to progress‑mental health support and sick pay.
• Financial perks – emergency cash access to your pay before payday, free financial coaching.
• Social perks – online community for peer‑to‑peer socialising (book club, pets club, pinecones club) and continuous professional development accessible anytime.
• Many more benefits not listed here.

We care about our people. Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Hermitage so special.

Storal upholds the highest safeguarding standards, ensuring the welfare of children and a supportive work environment. EYFS regulations apply: we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff and volunteers complete thorough compliance checks (employment references, DBS) prior to employment.