Nursery Room Leader in Loughton

Location: Monkey Puzzle Loughton

Salary: Starting from £29,000 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience)

Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Loughton.

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

• Length of Service Recognition: We want you to stay with us! We recognise and reward your length of service with Monkey Puzzle with vouchers.
• Competitive Salaries: Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market. Salaries are reviewed throughout the year.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years’ service.
• Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, and prescriptions as well as mental health support.
• YuLife: You will be enrolled into our Group Life Assurance policy and have access to the YuLife app.
• Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards.
• Flexible Working: We would like to give you the choice and flexibility to reduce your working hours.
• Social Events: We arrange catch ups with the team alongside our Christmas parties.

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. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, and you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

About Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a renowned brand that offers outstanding day nursery and preschool child care services for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. With over fifteen years of experience, Monkey Puzzle has worked closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver exceptional childcare, providing children with unlimited opportunities to play, learn, and grow in a safe and secure environment. Their nurseries are located in various counties and London boroughs, ensuring accessibility for families in different areas. Monkey Puzzle also prioritises the growth and development of their team members, offering apprenticeship programs, early years career opportunities, and comprehensive training and development for their staff, resulting in a highly skilled and dedicated team. From babies to preschoolers, Monkey Puzzle caters to the educational and developmental needs of children in each age group. Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to school.