At a Glance
- Tasks: Build secure relationships with children and support their learning through play and outdoor experiences.
- Company: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, a nurturing environment in Tunbridge Wells.
- Benefits: Up to £32,000 salary, pension, ongoing training, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture with regular activities and low staff turnover.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team in a well-resourced nursery focused on child-centred care.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and proven nursery experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29500 - 29536 £ per year.
This nursery sits at the heart of Tunbridge Wells and provides full-day care for children from 3 months to 5 years. Practice here is unhurried and consistent, with a strong focus on secure attachments, outdoor play, and calm routines.
Before You Apply
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
- Recent experience working as a Nursery Practitioner is essential.
- This role is not suitable for candidates without hands-on nursery experience.
Salary: Up to £32,000 per year
Setting: Day nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Ofsted: Good
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- A genuinely well-resourced nursery with bright rooms and carefully designed play spaces.
- Extensive outdoor provision, including separate outdoor areas for babies and older children.
- An established staff team with low turnover and clear leadership.
- Child-centred practice that prioritises care, nurture, and emotional security.
- Company pension, ongoing training, wellbeing support, and regular team activities.
What You’ll Need
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant).
- Proven experience working as a Nursery Practitioner in a similar setting.
- Practical knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and day-to-day nursery routines.
- Confidence working independently while contributing to a wider team.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a key person, building secure and consistent relationships with children and families.
- Support children’s learning and development through daily play, routines, and outdoor experiences.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth transitions and predictable daily structure.
- Contribute to a calm, welcoming environment that feels familiar and reassuring to children.
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed promptly. Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly with clear next steps.
Nursery Practitioner employer: willingcare.vincere.io
As a Room Leader in our Ofsted Outstanding nursery, you will join a supportive and passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional early years education. We prioritise employee growth through continuous professional development opportunities and foster a collaborative work culture that values creativity and innovation. Located in a vibrant community, our nursery offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.
