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Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Job details
Posting date: 29 January 2025
Salary: £24,500 to £27,500 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 February 2025
Location: Lightwater, Surrey - GU18 5RA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference:

Summary

This role is positioned within Monkey Puzzle Lightwater due to open in Early 2025.

40 Hours a week

Childcare level 2 or higher (required)

Up to £27,500.00 pa

We would love for a warm , caring, experienced Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner to join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Lightwater.

We aren't just another place to work, we care deeply about the individuals who make up our incredible workforce. We strive to create meaningful careers supported by our passionate and welcoming team who look after our network of nurseries across the UK.

But don't just take our word for it...we are Great Place to Work Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 and 2023.

This role is positioned within Monkey Puzzle Lightwater due to open in January 2025 and as our Nursery Practitioner you will be required to:

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 our happy nursery.

Why us?

We take work benefits seriously and want work to work for you so as part of our team you will receive;

Length of Service Recognition: We want you stay with us! We recognise and reward your length of service with Monkey Puzzle with vouchers

Competitive Salaries: We are not here to penny pinch. 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 want to give you choice and flexibility about your working life whenever we can, whilst making sure we deliver our business objectives.

Social Events: We arrange catch ups with the team alongside our Christmas parties.

Why you?

You have:

Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Financial planning services
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Application question(s):

Have you had relevant experience to a nursery role?

Is Monkey Puzzle Lightwater (GU18 5RA) commutable from your location?

Licence/Certification:

Full and Relevant level 2/3 Early Years Qualification? (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)