Monkey Puzzle Stratford Upon Avon are looking for fantastic Level 2 and Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our nursery team and help to provide outstanding education and early years childcare for our children.
Company Overview
For over 18 years, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries have been dedicated to delivering high-quality childcare, working closely with parents and staff to provide children with a safe and nurturing environment. Our nurseries are designed to meet the needs of young children, offering stimulating spaces for them to learn and grow.
Why Us?
As part of Monkey Puzzle Stratford-upon-Avon, you will be joining our caring, welcoming and supportive team.
Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 15 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.
People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from:
Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform
- Free parking
- Childcare discount
- Access to free counselling services
- Company wide events
- A wellbeing focused leadership team
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to progress
- 2 annual inset training days
- £250 refer a friend scheme
- An additional day off on your birthday
What We’re Looking For
- We’re looking for someone who can bring warmth, creativity and professionalism to our team. You will:
- Provide high‑quality care and education that meets each child’s individual needs
- Create engaging, play‑based learning opportunities for all children
- Follow all company policies and procedures and maintain positive, supportive relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
- Recognise when to raise concerns and report them promptly to a senior team member
- Bring a positive attitude and creative ideas that inspire children’s learning
- Communicate clearly and confidently with both children and adults
- Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
- Show a willingness to learn and develop your practice
- Engage in high‑quality interactions that extend children’s learning
- Support children during mealtimes, helping to create a calm and positive social experience
- Assist children as they transition to new rooms or settings
- Provide practical care, including feeding, changing clothes, nappy changing and toileting
Essentials
- Level 2 or above valid childcare qualification
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible mindset
- Be able to learn to deal with the parents in a sympathetic and supportive manner
- Able to ensure the safety and welfare of children by learning and following our policies and procedures
- Committed to the safeguarding of the children in our care
- Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children
- Prepare and supervise activities
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors
- Ensure that all children are kept safe
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
- Work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
- Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required
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.