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 have a very high qualified staff ratio which far exceeds that of OFSTED requirements. All of our staff are trained in First Aid.
Sharene Menteath – Owner and Director
Sharene has spent her entire working career in the Education Industry. Sharene has focused primarily on Higher Education, but diversifying into Early Childhood Development in the last few years where she was part-owner and Director of a Day Nursery in South Africa.
Sharene gained invaluable experience in her time spent in various roles from Marketing, HR, Operations, Educational Development and New Business, in Management and Senior Management positions to Directorships. Sharene is passionate about her new nursery and firmly believes that education is an industry that is always changing, developing and evolving. It is because of this, her passion has never died. “Always learning” is something she keeps close to her heart.
Jane – Manager
Jane holds a Montessori Level 4 Diploma in Education, a Bachelor of Science and has Level 6 Early Years Professional Status. She has 16 years’ experience as a Montessori teacher, Deputy Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager. She changed career into Early Years Education 18 years ago, after the birth of her daughter, from that moment child development has been a passion and has stayed with her ever since. Jane is a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Nursery.
Becky – Deputy Manager
Becky holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and a NVQ Level 3 in Management. She has 15 years’ experience in childcare, from babies to age 11. She has previously worked as a nanny, crèche assistant, nursery nurse, room leader and Deputy Manager. She enjoys seeing children grow and develop new skills. Becky is a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Nursery.
Rhiannon – Nursery Practitioner – Under 2’s
Rhiannon holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. She has 5 years’ experience working with children ranging from 3 months up to 5 years old. She likes to have a role in the lives of the younger generations and to help teach and develop their skills, for them to reach their full potential, across all areas of learning.
Lauren – Nursery Practitioner – Under 2’s
Lauren holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education. She has 9 years’ experience in childcare, most of which has been working with babies and toddlers. She loves how interesting babies and toddlers are, she enjoys teaching them independence and giving them new experiences at nursery that they might not get at home.
Megan – Nursery Practitioner – Under 2’s
Megan holds an Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare and is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Years Education. She has 5 years’ experience working in childcare across age ranges from babies to children in Year 2. She likes working in childcare because every day is different and it is rewarding to see what you’ve taught is coming to life. Megan is the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Nursery.
Katrina – Nursery Practitioner – Under 2’s
Katrina holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare Pathway and a NVQ Level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. She has 8 years’ experience in a nursery setting, mainly working with under 1’s. She loves working with children, especially the little ones, as it’s a time when they learn to walk, talk and get up to mischief!
Tracey – Nursery Practitioner – Over 2’s
Tracey holds a CACHE Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and a CACHE Level 2 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education. She has been working in childcare for 17 years. She enjoys supporting children to develop in all areas of learning and watching them build their self-confidence, and bringing in exciting, fun activities so they can play and learn.
Jenni – Nursery Practitioner – Over 2’s
Jenni holds a Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare. She has over 7 years’ experience in childcare, mostly specialising in pre-school age (2-5 years). She enjoys being a positive influence on young minds; our children are the future and Jenni believes that by helping them on their way at such a young age, this contributes to making the world a happier place. She is the designated SENCO for the nursery.
Kelly – Nursery Practitioner – Over 2’s
Kelly holds an NCFE Classroom Assistant Stage 1 and a NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. She has 25 years of experience working with children, 12 years as a Nanny and 13 years in a Nursery environment. She likes seeing the children develop and grow into confident individuals.
Ellie – Nursery Practitioner – Over 2’s
Ellie holds a NNEB Level 3 Diploma and a BTEC in Health and Social Care. She has been working in childcare for 18 years, in different areas but predominantly baby and pre-school rooms. She enjoys working with young children, giving them courage, showing them that they can do anything and building their self-confidence.
Rosy – Bank Staff
Rosy holds an Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare and a CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education. She has 6 years’ experience working with children from age 3 up to 13 years old, both in nursery and primary school environments. Out of many different career choices she has made, she enjoys this one the most, working with and caring for children feels natural and puts a smile on her face!
Cherise – Bank Staff
Cherise holds a Level 2 Certificate in Children’s Play, Learning and Development and is currently working towards her BTEC Level 3 in the same. She has done 2 years of placements with both babies and pre-schoolers. She was inspired by her Nan, who was a Nanny, and in gaining experience working with children, she has become intrigued with how they learn and develop new skills.
Bel – Bank Staff – Lunch Cover
Bel holds a Diploma in Child Psychology. She has been working with children with special needs for the last 7 years. She enjoys seeing the children grow and learn something new everyday.
Janet – Nursery Cook and Housekeeper
Janet holds a National Diploma in Hotel and Catering Operations and a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering) certificate. She has over 30 years’ experience in the catering industry, including 14 years running her own business making and decorating celebration cakes and catering for private buffets. She enjoys cooking for a nursery, delivering interesting seasonal menus, liaising with staff and children and meeting their dietary requirements. She loves to see the children grow and develop over time.
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.
Our policy is always to recruit and/or promote internally if at all possible.
This is a rapidly expanding business and we are always looking for quality staff. See our Current Vacancies below:
- Qualified Team Leader
- Nursery Practitioners
For information on the job specification please contact the nursery and send your CV to manager@monkeypuzzletatsfield.co.uk.
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