Staff, training and career opportunities

The vast majority of our staff are either NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) or equivalent, or participating in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Early Years and Childcare. We find it invaluable to train our own staff, as this way we ensure continuity of care for children and familiarity for our parents. There are great career opportunities within our Nurseries and we always encourage internal applications first.

Career opportunities

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to providing great career opportunities for its entire staff. We are very keen to ensure the majority of staff participate in training at all levels. Whether you have had experience in child care previously or if you are joining us straight from school or another career, we will do all we can to support you in your training needs. We have a resident NVQ assessor who will assist all students with any elements of the Level 2, 3 or 4 courses.

Naturally not everybody wants to pursue a dedicated training course and we appreciate that some may just want to work with children. We will ensure that First Aid and Food Hygiene courses are regularly available to you.

Our policy is always to recruit and/or promote internally if at all possible. We want to offer diverse career opportunities to all staff that are seeking them. Whether it is your goal to become a Senior Nursery Nurse, a Nursery Manager, an Educational Co-ordinator or an Area Manager, wherever we can we will assist you in achieving that goal.

However as a rapidly expanding business we are always looking for quality staff for our existing Nurseries. See our Current Vacancies below:

Current Vacancies

We have 8 vacancies shown below.

Please note: Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer. EU nationality or UK residence is required for all positions.

A great opportunity for NVQ Level 2 & 3 Nursery Nurses in the Sonning/Reading area

Qualified Nursery Nurses required for our nursery in Sonning, Reading. Experience of Birth-to-three Matters framework and/or Foundation stage is essential.

To apply: Please send your CV's to claire@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you don't have internet access please call 0870 8503372

Bank Staff Nursery Nurses required at our Hemel Hempstead Nursery

We are currently looking for qualified and unqualified nursery staff to register as Bank Staff for our Potten End, Berkhamsted nursery. These members of staff will be called upon to work at short notice to cover sickness/holidays etc. Some positions may lead to permanent job offers if vacancies become available.

To apply: Please send your CV to janine@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you do not have internet or email access please telephone 0870 8503372

Head of Room for our Islington Nursery

We currently have a position for a Head of Room at our Islington Nursery. The position requires you to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. You should be qualified to a NVQ Level 3 status or equivalent. salary is negotiable and based upon experience.

To apply: Please send your CV's to angelique@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you don't have internet access please call 0870 8503372

Nursery Assistant vacancy at our Chingford nursery

We currently have vacancies for Bank Staff and unqualified Nursery Assistants at our Chingford nursery.

To apply: Please send your CV to maria@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you do not have internet or email access please telephone 0870 8503372

Nursery Nurses & Assistants required at our Cole Green, Hertford Nursery

Our Cole Green Nursery currently has vacancies for both full and part-time nursery nurses and assistants. You should be qualified as a NVQ Level 2 or above. A good understanding of the Birth-To-Three Matters framework and/or the Foundation Stage curriculum is preferred.

To apply: Please send your CV to linda@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you do not have internet or email access please telephone 0870 8503372

Nursery Nurses and Senior Room Leaders required for our Cheltenham nursery

Our nursery in Cheltenham is looking for qualified nursery nurses (NVQ Level 2 or above) and Room Heads who will be Senior Nursery Nurses (NVQ Level 3 or above).

To apply: Please send your CV's to amanda@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you don't have internet access please call 0870 8503372

Nursery Nurses required at our Chesham nursery

We currently require 1 full time nursery assistanct (preferably with a NVQ Level 2 childcare qualification) and 1 part-time nursery assistant

To apply: Please send your CV's to louise@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you don't have internet access please call 0870 8503372

Nursery Nurses required for our Islington Nursery

We are looking for qualified Level 2 or 3 Nursery Nurses at our London based Islington nursery with experience of Birth-to-Three Matters and Foundation Stage curriculums.

To apply: Please send your CV's to angelique@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
If you don't have internet access please call 0870 8503372