At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing team to create inspiring learning environments for children.
- Company: Join the award-winning Monkey Puzzle Guildford, a supportive childcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, childcare discounts, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a wellbeing-focused leadership team with excellent career development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a happy, family-like atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience required.
Location: Monkey Puzzle Guildford
Salary: Starting from £29,000 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience)
Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Guildford.
Why Us?
Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting your team to grow and perform at a high standard, whilst ensuring that all legislation and EYFS frameworks are adhered to.
- Engaging your team to create inspirational, creative and effective learning environments in line with the needs of the children and the nursery.
- Team working, we are a lovely family feel nursery and we strive for happiness for our people.
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures.
- Implementation of the EYFS with a good understanding of child development.
- Reporting issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services.
- Partnership working with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive.
- Positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors to maintain our happy nursery.
- Clear and accurate record keeping and report writing.
- Promoting a high standard of quality within the nursery including practice, environment and resources in line with our nursery expectations.
Essentials
- Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Safeguarding Knowledge.
- At least 2 year's experience working as a nursery practitioner or similar in an Early Years setting.
Benefits
- Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform.
- Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you.
- Free parking.
- Childcare discount.
- Access to free counselling services.
- Free meals.
- Companywide events.
- A wellbeing focused leadership team.
- Competitive salary.
- 2 annual inset training days.
- £1000 refer a friend scheme.
Safeguarding Statement
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Nursery Room Leader in Guildford employer: Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries
At Monkey Puzzle Epping, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and wellbeing of our team. With a competitive salary package, enhanced maternity pay, and a strong focus on professional development, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Located in a brand new nursery set to open in Autumn 2026, you will have the unique opportunity to shape a high-performing environment while enjoying flexible working arrangements and engaging social events.
Contact Details:
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Recruitment Team
