Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Location: Monkey Puzzle East Sheen. Salary: Starting from £28,390 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience).

Monkey Puzzle East Sheen are looking for a qualified (Level 3 or above) Nursery Practitioner to join their team.

Why Us?

We care deeply about the individuals who make up our workforce and strive to create meaningful careers, supported by our passionate and welcoming team who look after our network of nurseries across the UK. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work: Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Women 2024 and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 & 2023.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the nursery to grow and perform at a high standard, whilst ensuring that all legislation and EYFS frameworks are adhered to.
• Create inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments in line with the needs of the children and the nursery.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures.
• Implement the EYFS with a good understanding of child development.
• Report any issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services.
• Work in partnership with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive.
• Show a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors to maintain a happy nursery.

Why You?

• You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the children.
• You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers.
• You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member.
• You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning.
• You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children.
• You will have great planning and organisation skills.
• You will have a willingness to learn.
• You will have the ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• Length of Service Recognition: We reward length of service with vouchers.
• Competitive Salaries: Salaries are competitive and reviewed throughout the year.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years’ service.
• Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, prescriptions and mental health support.
• YuLife: Group Life Assurance policy and app access.
• Refer a Friend: Earn rewards by bringing connections to work with us.
• Flexible Working: Options to reduce working hours.
• Social Events: Team catch-ups and Christmas parties.

Safeguarding

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check is required. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions may be 'protected' and not subject to disclosure to employers. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and may be asked for further information about their 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 employment commences.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a renowned brand offering outstanding day nursery and preschool care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With over fifteen years of experience, Monkey Puzzle collaborates with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver childcare that provides children with opportunities to play, learn, and grow in a safe environment. With a network of nurseries across the United Kingdom, Monkey Puzzle supports families and provides apprenticeship programs, early years career opportunities, and comprehensive training and development for staff. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage to prepare children for school.