Shapes Day NUrsery

A happy workplace.

There’s a reason we have a high staff retention rate, parents referring to our staff as ‘family’ and a wonderful, positive team spirit.

The reason is that we highly value our staff.

But it’s one thing to say that our staff are valued, and quite another to show it. And that’s where we stand out as an excellent employer.

If you join us you can expect;

  • Ongoing training and development, where relevant towards a qualification
  • Working within well-resourced teams and carefully managed staff to children ratios
  • A flexible team where we support each other and the nurseries’ requirements
  • Open, spacious, lovely buildings which are well-resourced with toys and play equipment which is regularly replaced and updated
  • Hands-on support from your manager and regular communication with the nursery owner
  • The benefits of working in a small, friendly, independent family business
  • Fabulous sparkling Christmas parties and other social events

If you’re right for us, this could be the start of a fantastic experience.

Check out our current opportunities below.

We are currently recruiting for the following roles in our nurseries:

Nursery Practitioners Level Three Qualified Status – Reigate, Epsom and Banstead
Nursery Nurse Level Two Qualified Status – Reigate, Epsom and Banstead
Nursery Assistants – Reigate, Epsom and Banstead

Please see below for more information:

Nursery Practitioners Level three qualified status (Reigate, Epsom and Banstead)

We are currently recruiting for experienced level three practitioners who are seeking a new challenge, who are keen to expand their childcare experience and enhance their continued professional development. Applicants need to have excellent knowledge of implementing the Early years foundation stage curriculum and have a sound understanding of key OFSTED requirements.

Job purpose:
An excellent ability to work as an integral part of a team, utilising key techniques to promote high standards of care.
To use initiative and share information according to the key values of the setting, ensuring all the children’s needs are met
Flexibility and a willingness to adapt, working with different age groups, embracing more responsibility and duties within the role
Excellent planning and organisational skills and previous knowledge of Safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary dependent upon experience and an annual salary review
  • The opportunity to supplement your continuous professional development
  • 28 days holiday per year plus paid Christmas leave
  • Consistent training and up skilling opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Working as part of a supportive and dynamic nursery team

For more information, or to apply for this position, please contact:

Reigate: 01737 221441, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Epsom: 01372 877863, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Banstead: 01737 355332, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Nursery Nurse Level two qualified status (Reigate, Epsom and Banstead)

We are looking for Level 2 qualified and experienced nursery nurses to join our team, playing a key role in ensuring all our children receive exceptional high standards of quality care. You must be motivated and committed to providing a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment.

Job purpose:

  • To work as a member of the nursery team showing initiative and creativity.
  • To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of the children attending the nursery.
  • To deliver childcare in a way that meets the parents needs and works in partnership with them.
  • To act as a key person, completing observations and assessments, keeping records up to date.

For more information, or to apply for this position, please contact:

Reigate: 01737 221441, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Epsom: 01372 877863, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Banstead: 01737 355332, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Nursery Assistant (Reigate, Epsom and Banstead)

We are looking for nursery assistants, preferably experienced (but not essential) to join our team, playing a key role in ensuring all our children receive exceptional high standards of quality care. We are looking for someone who is fun, energetic and ideally has experience working with children and the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are able to provide Level 2 and 3 training to enable you to achieve a qualification in childcare, whilst gaining experience.

Job purpose:

  • To work as a member of the nursery team showing initiative and creativity.
  • To help to provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of the children attending the nursery.
  • To provide assistance and support to the nursery team, participating in a wide range of activities and care routines.

For more information, or to apply for this position, please contact:

Reigate: 01737 221441, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Epsom: 01372 877863, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk

Banstead: 01737 355332, or email your CV to Sue srichards@shapesdaynursery.co.uk