Job summary
Are you a passionate childcare practitioner who would love to work within a large thriving childcare setting, set within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals? Then this could be the role for you!
We have our staff at the heart of what we do, and as well as an excellent benefits package, including attractive Annual Leave allowances, staff rewards and discount schemes ,we also have a good pension plan and Salary Sacrifice options.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work as Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at the Sunshine Day Nursery NGH.
The position is for 37.5 hours, working 5 days pw Mon to Fri, working flexibly between the hours of 6.30am and 7.00pm.
The role of the Nursery Practitioner is to assist in the development and running of the Sunshine Day Nursery, to provide excellent care to children between the ages of 4 months to 5 yrs of age in a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
The successful candidate will need to have a Level 3 childcare qualification and extensive childcare experience working with children aged 4 months to 5 years in a childcare setting.
You will need to be a caring, enthusiastic, self -motivated person who can take on the role of key person and plan accordingly for those children, as well as supporting colleagues within the team. You must be knowledgeable in the EYFS standards and keen to support our children in a safe and caring environment to grow and develop within their own potential.
Main duties of the job
- To supervise / mentor Child Care Assistants, Bank Staff, and Students.
- To work as part of an effective team in providing high quality childcare for children attending the Day Nursery / Holiday Club based on a philosophy of family type care.
- To promote a safe, caring and inclusive environment to enable each child to grow and develop within its own potential through self led learning.
- To ensure policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
- To provide an interesting and stimulating environment which is well organised and facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children.
- To develop quality activities and role play situations, inside and outside which provide an interesting, inclusive and stimulating environment.
- To provide excellent care and educational opportunities for the children within your care.
- To contribute in the collection of resources in the nursery. To ensure that resources are organised and prepared accordingly.
- To plan and implement activities and experiences which are appropriate for children of all ages and stages of development using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines.
- To organise the preparation of childrens work for display, ensuring that it is well presented and promotes self-esteem.
- To provide information displays for parents and carers.
- To act as a key person for an appropriate number of named children, carrying out observations and developing accurate development files for each child. Establish good relationships with families, and liaise with parents to support their childs development.
- To promote the highest level of safeguarding through observing children and to report any findings to the relevant person, in keeping with and heeding timescales within nursery policy or as determined by the DSL, SENCO and the Management Team. Attend meetings as deemed necessary regarding children and provide feedback on a need to know basis.
- To provide a safe and hygienic environment in the nursery, this will include cleaning and other such duties as may be deemed necessary for the efficient running of the nursery.
- Encourage personal hygiene by helping children with toileting. To change nappies when necessary and supervising washing etc. Support younger children with hand washing and encouraging them to move on to the next steps.
- Communicate effectively with parents in an appropriate manner, building confidence and partnership. Liaise with outside agencies and other professional bodies, sharing information on a need to know basis.
- To ensure all messages from parent / staff are passed on to all other team members as appropriate in each room / area each day.
- To offer comprehensive feedback to parents on how their child has been throughout the day.
- To be prepared for and involved in regular parents evenings to support childrens development and parent partnership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
- To provide an interesting and stimulating environment which is well organised and facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children.
- To develop quality activities and role play situations, inside and outside which provide an interesting, inclusive and stimulating environment.
- To provide excellent care and educational opportunities for the children within your care.
- To contribute in the collection of resources in the nursery. To ensure that resources are organised and prepared accordingly.
- To plan and implement activities and experiences which are appropriate for children of all ages and stages of development using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines.
- To organise the preparation of childrens work for display, ensuring that it is well presented and promotes self-esteem.
- To provide information displays for parents and carers.
- To act as a key person for an appropriate number of named children, carrying out observations and developing accurate development files for each child. Establish good relationships with families, and liaise with parents to support their childs development.
- To promote the highest level of safeguarding through observing children and to report any findings to the relevant person, in keeping with and heeding timescales within nursery policy or as determined by the DSL, SENCO and the Management Team. Attend meetings as deemed necessary regarding children and provide feedback on a need to know basis.
- To provide a safe and hygienic environment in the nursery, this will include cleaning and other such duties as may be deemed necessary for the efficient running of the nursery.
- Encourage personal hygiene by helping children with toileting. To change nappies when necessary and supervising washing etc. Support younger children with hand washing and encouraging them to move on to the next steps.
- Communicate effectively with parents in an appropriate manner, building confidence and partnership. Liaise with outside agencies and other professional bodies, sharing information on a need to know basis.
- To ensure all messages from parent / staff are passed on to all other team members as appropriate in each room / area each day.
- To offer comprehensive feedback to parents on how their child has been throughout the day.
- To be prepared for and involved in regular parents evenings to support childrens development and parent partnership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 as evidenced by: NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent
- General IT Skills
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene certificate
- Safeguarding certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting
- Relevant experience in EYFS and curriculum planning
- An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene
- Some knowledge on Safeguarding Children
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training as required by the post
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Patients First - An interest in working with children and their families within a childcare setting.
- Ability to provide good quality care with compassion, commitment and competence.
- Respectful - An understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the needs of children and their families and providing care whilst maintaining dignity.
- Ownership - Accuracy & attention to detail
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Effective organisational skills
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work in partnership with parents and any outside agencies in a professional manner.
- Deliver - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Nursery Practitioner.
- Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Childcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2 as evidenced by: NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent
- General IT Skills
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene certificate
- Safeguarding certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting
- Relevant experience in EYFS and curriculum planning
- An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene
- Some knowledge on Safeguarding Children
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training as required by the post
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Patients First - An interest in working with children and their families within a childcare setting.
- Ability to provide good quality care with compassion, commitment and competence.
- Respectful - An understanding of the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the needs of children and their families and providing care whilst maintaining dignity.
- Ownership - Accuracy & attention to detail
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Effective organisational skills
- Unity - Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work in partnership with parents and any outside agencies in a professional manner.
- Deliver - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of a Nursery Practitioner.
- Understanding the requirements of confidentiality in a Childcare setting
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).
