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!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work as Level 3 qualified Senior Nursery Practitioner at the Sunshine Day Nursery NGH.
The position is for 37.5 hours, working 5 days p/w Mon to Fri, working flexibly between the hours of 6.30am and 7.00pm.
The role of the Senior 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 years. of age in a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
The successful candidate must 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.
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 a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent
- First Aid Certificate
- General IT Skills
Desirable
- Safeguarding Certificate
- Food Hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
- Extensive within a Day Care/childcare setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS and curriculum planning.
- A good awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene.
- Good knowledge on Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team.
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training as required by the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent
- First Aid Certificate
- General IT Skills
Desirable
- Safeguarding Certificate
- Food Hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
- Extensive within a Day Care/childcare setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS and curriculum planning.
- A good awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene.
- Good knowledge on Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team.
Other Factors
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training as required by the post
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).
