The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Early Years Practitioner (Higher Level)

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

Free Spirits is a busy 88 place Nursery, graded Outstanding by Ofsted. The Nursery caters for children 6 months to Pre School, located within the grounds of The Freeman Hospital.

Are you ready to join an Outstanding Nursery setting?

A vacancy has arisen within the Nursery for a full time temporary member of staff to join our 'Outstanding' team.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic member of staff with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development. Could you be this person?

Are you enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and development?

Are you able to use your own initiative, research and keep your knowledge up to date?

As part of a team would you be able to plan varied and stimulating activities which challenge children's learning and development?

A sound knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage and a positive approach to child care is essential. Experience working with babies would be desirable.

A minimum of NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent in childcare is essential for this role. Please ensure that your qualification is in childcare before you apply.

Interview Date Wednesday 17 September 2025
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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Main duties of the job

To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.

To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2025-30-008

Job locations

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.
To supervise and assist students whilst on placement.
To settle in new children, working closely with parents/carers under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.
To supervise and assist students whilst on placement.
To settle in new children, working closely with parents/carers under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oNVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oKnowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
oWork in collaboration with colleagues or as an individual providing, delivering and maintaining a high quality, effective structured place of learning

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working with children between the age of 0-5 years

Skills & Abilities

Essential

oGood interpersonal skills
oDiplomacy in handling issues and confidential information

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oNVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oKnowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
oWork in collaboration with colleagues or as an individual providing, delivering and maintaining a high quality, effective structured place of learning

Desirable

oPrevious experience of working with children between the age of 0-5 years

Skills & Abilities

Essential

oGood interpersonal skills
oDiplomacy in handling issues and confidential 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.