Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
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Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Department: Nursery Practitioner Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Monkey Puzzle, Guildford
Salary: £29,120 per year (starting salary; dependent on qualifications and experience)
About the Role
Monkey Puzzle Guildford is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above) to join their passionate team and help shape the future of our youngest learners.
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Women 2024, and recognising Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 & 2023, where meaningful careers paired with a supportive and welcoming team give our workforce the space to thrive.
Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Ensuring high standards of care and education while supporting the nursery’s growth and performance
- Creating inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments aligned with children’s needs (in line with the EYFS framework)
- Prioritising safety and welfare through robust safeguarding knowledge and adherence to all governing legislation
- Implementing the EYFS with a deep understanding of child development
- Reporting any safeguarding concerns to senior staff or relevant authorities
- Collaborating with parents and partners to promote the well-being and growth of children
- Maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere for children, families, colleagues, and visitors
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Requirements
Essentials
✔ **GCSEs Grade 4-9/ A-C, or equivalent (e.g., Function Skills Level 2 in Literacy & Numeracy) ✔ Full, up-to-date Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent) ✔ Ability to uphold children’s safety & welfare through strong safeguarding awareness ✔ Proficiency in behaviour management techniques appropriate to nursery settings ✔ Experience planning, implementing, and assessing child observations and progress
Great-to-Have Skills
🔹 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) 🔹 Experience with FGM safeguarding awareness training 🔹 Additional certification in safeguarding (beyond minimum requirements) 🔹 Paediatric First Aid qualification
Key Attributes
Monkey Puzzle values candidates who:
- Possess a great passion for early years education
- Demonstrate positive, inspirational practice with children
- Excel in clear communication with both adults and young children
- Show consistent flexibility, organisation, and creativity under pressure
- Are committed to continuous professional development
- Embody a relationship-based, child-centred mindset
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Benefits
At Monkey Puzzle, we invest in the happiness and growth of our team with:
- Competitive salaries & annual reviews
- Pay recognises outstanding service/vouchers over time
- Enhanced maternity pay after 2 years’ service
- Medicash covering dental, optical, prescriptions, doctor visits, therapies, and mental health consultations
- YuLife employee benefits: group life assurance policy and app-based flexibility
- Refer-a-friend scheme for bonuses when connections join
- Flexible working options for greater lifestyle balance
- Frequent team events—from casual work catch-ups to annual Christmas parties
- Be part of a Trusted Brand as a top-tier workplace for diversity and well-being.
🔹 Safeguarding Note All successful candidates will complete DBS checks; safeguarding skills are critical to this position, and ongoing updates are encouraged.
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