Nursery Practitioner
40 Hours a week (Monday - Friday)
Salary - Starting from £28,392 L3
Level 3 or above in Early Years Required
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 2024 and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 and 2023.
This role is positioned within our team at Monkey Puzzle Guildford 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.
What can Monkey Puzzle Offer?
· 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 would like to be able 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
Why you?
You have:
- Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Qualification in Childcare
#Guildford
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,392.00 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
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford GU1 4DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 or higher childcare qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person