Monkey Puzzle Highbury, Angel and Melody Lane are operated by the Kent Family. We are an Ofsted rated Outstanding family run business who provide childcare for children aged 3 months – 5 years.
Benefits for Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Become an elite member of an engaged and motivational team of 150 professionals, providing care and education across our 5 nursery settings. We are not like other nurseries!
We operate above the legal ratios, meaning there are always more helping hands and better team support throughout the day.
Salary offers up to £28,000 (dependant on qualifications and experience), with possible signing on bonus.
Offering £50 Amazon Gift Voucher for attending an interview in our nurseries (subject to Level 2 or Level 3 qualification).
Working Hours options: 5-day per week 40 hours contract with one morning and one afternoon off per week,
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an Optional 4-day week, 36-hour contract with additional 51 days off each year, in addition to full holiday package. 25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays. Additional day off on your birthday. Loyalty Bonus Scheme: Additional £300 on annual salary for every 1 year staying with our team. Personal and Professional Growth opportunities, we have a culture of empowerment and development for our team! Leadership Coaching Programmes, including Myers Briggs team dynamics training. Progressive and generous salaries with annual review in January. Referral Bonus Scheme: Additional £250 if you recommend someone to join our team. Wellbeing Programme, including individual wellness plans, staff appreciation culture, staff Wellness Lounge, nutrition workshops, evening exercise sessions, team building events, “bring yourself to work days” (celebrating unique individuals) and more! Staff Training and CPD opportunities, including NoodleNow online training portal, and funding opportunities for additional learning and qualifications. Annual Team Awards Evening, with celebrations, food and drink and fun team games! 3x paid Inset Days which include staff training, team building and free staff social. Staff Social Budget to build positive team culture. Resources Budgets for each room to regularly refresh resources and materials. Employers Pension Scheme. Heavily discounted childcare places for working mums, up to 75% discount! Amazing all-inclusive Christmas party at Battersea Evolution events space including free drinks, champagne reception, banquet dinner, stage performances, live band, bumper cars and free travel! Free Uniform, premium smart Monkey Puzzle blouses for a professional look! Free DBS and Suitability Checks. Requirements for Qualified Nursery Practitioner Previous experience as a Nursery Assistant or Practitioner. A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills. Commitment to delivering a high level of childcare and customer service. Excellent personal presentation standards. Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team. Fluent in English both verbally and written. Flexibility to work hours as determined by the business, this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week across 5 days or 36 hours across 4 days. Responsibilities for Qualified Nursery Practitioner Working effectively in partnership with other team members, parents and outside professionals. Preparing and creating exciting and engaging activities based on the children’s interests and age/stage of development. Writing regular observations and assessments of the children’s learning and development. Supporting the children in their health and care routines such as meal times, sleep time and nappy changing. Ensuring that the children in the nursery are safe at all times and being vigilant for signs of abuse or neglect. Completing regular training to progress personal and professional development. 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 1975 (2013 & 2020) 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, 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. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Pay: £24,000.00-£29,000.00 per year. Benefits: Additional leave. Childcare. Company events. Company pension. Discounted or free food. Employee discount. Health & wellbeing programme. Referral programme. Store discount. Schedule: Day shift. Holidays. Monday to Friday. No weekends. Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred). Licence/Certification: Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Early Years (required). Work Location:
In person.
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an Optional 4-day week, 36-hour contract with additional 51 days off each year, in addition to full holiday package. 25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays. Additional day off on your birthday. Loyalty Bonus Scheme: Additional £300 on annual salary for every 1 year staying with our team. Personal and Professional Growth opportunities, we have a culture of empowerment and development for our team! Leadership Coaching Programmes, including Myers Briggs team dynamics training. Progressive and generous salaries with annual review in January. Referral Bonus Scheme: Additional £250 if you recommend someone to join our team. Wellbeing Programme, including individual wellness plans, staff appreciation culture, staff Wellness Lounge, nutrition workshops, evening exercise sessions, team building events, “bring yourself to work days” (celebrating unique individuals) and more! Staff Training and CPD opportunities, including NoodleNow online training portal, and funding opportunities for additional learning and qualifications. Annual Team Awards Evening, with celebrations, food and drink and fun team games! 3x paid Inset Days which include staff training, team building and free staff social. Staff Social Budget to build positive team culture. Resources Budgets for each room to regularly refresh resources and materials. Employers Pension Scheme. Heavily discounted childcare places for working mums, up to 75% discount! Amazing all-inclusive Christmas party at Battersea Evolution events space including free drinks, champagne reception, banquet dinner, stage performances, live band, bumper cars and free travel! Free Uniform, premium smart Monkey Puzzle blouses for a professional look! Free DBS and Suitability Checks. Requirements for Qualified Nursery Practitioner Previous experience as a Nursery Assistant or Practitioner. A positive, welcoming attitude and good communication skills. Commitment to delivering a high level of childcare and customer service. Excellent personal presentation standards. Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team. Fluent in English both verbally and written. Flexibility to work hours as determined by the business, this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week across 5 days or 36 hours across 4 days. Responsibilities for Qualified Nursery Practitioner Working effectively in partnership with other team members, parents and outside professionals. Preparing and creating exciting and engaging activities based on the children’s interests and age/stage of development. Writing regular observations and assessments of the children’s learning and development. Supporting the children in their health and care routines such as meal times, sleep time and nappy changing. Ensuring that the children in the nursery are safe at all times and being vigilant for signs of abuse or neglect. Completing regular training to progress personal and professional development. 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 1975 (2013 & 2020) 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, 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. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Pay: £24,000.00-£29,000.00 per year. Benefits: Additional leave. Childcare. Company events. Company pension. Discounted or free food. Employee discount. Health & wellbeing programme. Referral programme. Store discount. Schedule: Day shift. Holidays. Monday to Friday. No weekends. Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred). Licence/Certification: Level 2 (or higher) qualification in Early Years (required). Work Location:
In person.
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