Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about being part of a team aspiring to deliver outstanding care and education to children aged 3 months- 5 years? Do you want to be part of a high performing nursery Leadership team who are always looking to improve? Do you want to develop your own skills as well as the skills of practitioners in your team?
Taplins operates two day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, one at University Hospital Southampton and one at Western Community Hospital. Being part of the UHS family means you will have access to great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, variety of shifts, and a discount scheme.
We aim to make each child's early education experiences positive and meaningful. Our children learn best in our warm, secure and caring environment, where they are able to experiment and have fun indoors or play in our generous outdoor space from 7am to 6.30pm. We have a reputation of meeting the needs of both children and their parents and offer the most solid foundation in those important first years.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
Youll work with the Leadership and Management team in both Taplins nurseries to enable integrated working between the settings and deliver childcare of a consistent quality.You'll cover management gaps across both nurseries, including working shifts and duties supervising rooms and being management cover for nursery.Youll role model, motivate, lead, coach, support and manage our teams to provide high standards of childcare and education ensuring compliance with the EYFS statutory framework, OFSTED regulations and the Childrens Act.Youll plan and deliver change projects for the nurseries ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.You'll line management the Childcare Advisory service and Childcare Advisor.
What were looking for
Youll need to be calm, kind and caring, with a sense of humour- we like our nurseries to be happy places! Youll have a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to leading a team and working with children and their families. Youll need to be committed and reliable with a flexible approach. Youll hold a degree in an Early Years Childcare related subject/ Early Years Practitioner Status, or equivalent sector experience alongside a Level 3 Early years Qualification, Youll have experience of managing an Early Years setting, or be an experienced deputy manager with skills and aspirations to work at this level. Youll have the ability to manage a large team and drive improvements in performance. Youll be able to provide flexibility to work shifts between 0700-1830 Monday to Friday throughout the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
Youll work with the Leadership and Management team in both Taplins nurseries to enable integrated working between the settings and deliver childcare of a consistent quality.You'll cover management gaps across both nurseries, including working shifts and duties supervising rooms and being management cover for nursery.Youll role model, motivate, lead, coach, support and manage our teams to provide high standards of childcare and education ensuring compliance with the EYFS statutory framework, OFSTED regulations and the Childrens Act.Youll plan and deliver change projects for the nurseries ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.You'll line management the Childcare Advisory service and Childcare Advisor.
What were looking for
Youll need to be calm, kind and caring, with a sense of humour- we like our nurseries to be happy places! Youll have a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to leading a team and working with children and their families. Youll need to be committed and reliable with a flexible approach. Youll hold a degree in an Early Years Childcare related subject/ Early Years Practitioner Status, or equivalent sector experience alongside a Level 3 Early years Qualification, Youll have experience of managing an Early Years setting, or be an experienced deputy manager with skills and aspirations to work at this level. Youll have the ability to manage a large team and drive improvements in performance. Youll be able to provide flexibility to work shifts between 0700-1830 Monday to Friday throughout the year.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant degree, hold EYP status, or have a Foundation Degree. Or hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (in accordance with Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If qualified post June 2016, to also hold a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency PFA certificate
- Up to date knowledge of current under 5s curriculum
- Math and English GCSE/GSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
- Recent previous experience of working with 3 month to 5 year olds in a childcare setting
- Management experience within a childcare setting
- Experience of team managing and motivating a team
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Current certificate at work paediatric first aid
- Current food hygiene certificate
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant degree, hold EYP status, or have a Foundation Degree. Or hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (in accordance with Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If qualified post June 2016, to also hold a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency PFA certificate
- Up to date knowledge of current under 5s curriculum
- Math and English GCSE/GSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
- Recent previous experience of working with 3 month to 5 year olds in a childcare setting
- Management experience within a childcare setting
- Experience of team managing and motivating a team
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Current certificate at work paediatric first aid
- Current food hygiene certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
