Open nowPermanent
Apprentice
Level 2 and Level 3
- From £8 an hour
- Paid study time every week
- No experience needed, 17+
Careers at MonkeyMoos
Less admin.
More time for the children.
Our own Mothership system handles the paperwork, so your day is about teaching, caring and having fun with the children, with a manager who has time to coach you and a clear path to grow.
- Permanent roles
- Competitive pay
- Annual pay review
- Admin handled by the Mothership
- 3 nurseries
Why our team stays
A place people stay, and grow
When people feel supported, trained and valued, they stay and grow. Many of our room leaders, deputies and managers started with us.
A team that grows together
Leigha, Shannon and Kayley all started with us and now lead our rooms and nurseries.
Real progression
Lots of our team have moved up the ranks, from apprentice to room leader, deputy and nursery manager.
Competitive pay, reviewed yearly
Competitive pay with an annual pay review, so your growth is recognised.
Move between nurseries
Moving home or life changes? Staff have been able to move to another of our sites.
Mentoring and training
Regular supervision, coaching and funded qualifications, with managers who have time for you.
Three nurseries, one family
Winklebury in Basingstoke, Caversham (Highdown) and Huntley Wharf in Reading.
Meet the MonkeyMoos Mothership
We take the admin out of your day
The Mothership is our own system that runs the paperwork behind the scenes. Less time on forms and chasing. More time teaching, caring and having fun with the children.
The real MonkeyMoos Mothership. Personal details hidden.
Policies and contracts, signed onlinePolicies, contracts and forms arrive in the Mothership. Read and sign them in minutes, no printing or filing.
Training and quizzes in the appYour training is issued to you online, with short quizzes, and your progress is saved for you.
Your own inductionNew-starter training is ready for you from day one, so you settle in quickly and confidently.
Supervisions and observationsBooked, recorded and signed in one place. Managers can see who is due, so nobody gets missed.
Set up from day oneYour PIN, tablet access, email, Famly and Slack are requested and sorted for you.
Daily checks and safety, onlineRisk assessments, daily checks and rota reminders are done online, with the paperwork handled for you.
📄Admin and paperwork
🚀The Mothership handles it
🧸More time for the children
In step with the EYFS
Doing what early years is asking for
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted are clear: less paperwork, more time with children, and staff who are supported, coached and trained. The Mothership helps us do exactly that.
1
Less paperwork
The Department for Education wants to reduce unnecessary paperwork so practitioners can spend more time with children. Our admin is automated, so you can.
2
Eyes on the children
The EYFS says assessment shouldn't take staff away from children or create excessive paperwork. We keep it simple and child-focused.
3
Supervision and coaching
The EYFS expects regular supervision, coaching and training for every member of staff. With admin off their plate, our managers have the time to do it properly.
4
Wellbeing that matters
Ofsted looks at how leaders support staff workload and wellbeing. Less admin means a better work–life balance and healthier, happier minds.
What this means for you
- More time teaching and caring, less time on forms
- Managers with time to mentor and coach you
- Regular supervision and a clear training path
- A better work–life balance and a healthier mindset
Permanent roles
Roles open now
We're recruiting permanent staff across all three nurseries. Pick a role and apply in a few minutes.
Open nowPermanent
Level 2 Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner
- Competitive pay
- Support to reach Level 3
- All 3 nurseries
Open nowPermanent
Level 3 Practitioner
Early Years Educator
- Competitive pay
- Clear path to room leader
- All 3 nurseries
Open nowPermanent
Room Leader
Lead a room and a team
- Competitive pay
- Leadership training
- All 3 nurseries
No vacancies right now
Deputy Manager
Permanent
- Not recruiting at the moment
- Leave your CV and we'll contact you when a position opens
No vacancies right now
Nursery Manager
Permanent
- Not recruiting at the moment
- Leave your CV and we'll contact you when a position opens
Leave your CV with us
For every position, from apprentice to nursery manager. Send us your CV and we'll keep it on file and contact you as soon as a suitable position becomes available.
Apprenticeships
Start your career with MonkeyMoos
Gain a recognised qualification and real hands-on experience while you earn. No experience needed. We have 2 apprenticeship places at each of our nurseries, and we recruit all year round. Open to anyone aged 17 or over.
- 18-month apprenticeshipsLevel 2 and Level 3 available
- From £8 an hour25–40 hours a week, often over 3 or 4 days
- Paid study time every weekAround 6 hours a week within your paid hours, online with Eden Training
- Your own mentorAn experienced practitioner guides you day to day
- A future with usThe chance to stay on and progress once you finish
Apprentice
Level 2 / 3 Practitioner
Room Leader
Deputy Manager
Nursery Manager
In their words
From apprentice to leader
Real stories from our team.
“My time as an apprentice felt like it went so fast here at MonkeyMoos. I had a great team around me offering support as and when needed, helping me in areas I felt a little unsure on. Using what I have learnt has helped me become a better practitioner, and once completed I was offered a step up in my role. I felt confident for my End Point Assessment, which resulted in me achieving a distinction.”
“Being able to work alongside the children while completing my apprenticeship gave me valuable real-life experience. I felt fully supported by all the staff, including the Deputy and Manager, and I was regularly praised and encouraged for my hard work and progress. I have worked my way up to my current role as Deputy, and I've continued to receive the same support and encouragement.”
“I have nearly finished my Level 3 qualification. I have struggled at times but have always been given time out to complete work, and I have a Friday morning to study. When the work felt a lot alongside everyday life, Shanice or Kayleigh stepped in and gave me what I needed to work through it. I've been discussing room lead roles once I'm qualified, so I cannot wait for the next step.”
“When I left school, I started my journey at MonkeyMoos, and from the very beginning I have always felt supported and encouraged. I started my Level 2 while working at MonkeyMoos and was given time out of work to complete my coursework, research and focus on my studies. I then started my Level 3. I have always found written work difficult, but everyone within the company continued to believe in me, supported me and pushed me to keep going. I have worked my way up to my current role as a manager, and I'm still encouraged to keep learning every day.”
“I started at MonkeyMoos on my Level 2 Apprenticeship. It was a big challenge at first and I struggled in the beginning, but the company supported me throughout and helped me build my confidence and skills. I successfully completed my Level 2, which I was incredibly proud of. I then progressed onto my Level 3, which I found much easier thanks to the experience and support. Now I'm so close to finishing my Level 3 and excited to see what I can achieve next.”
Apply or leave your CV
Join the MonkeyMoos family
Apply for an open role, or leave your CV for any position, including management. We'll be in touch as soon as something suitable comes up.
