Job summary
To take overall responsibility at all times and be the 'Person in Charge' for the management and delivery of high-quality childcare in the nursery setting. To be responsible for complying with and exceeding The Early Years Foundation Stage, Trust policies and all other associated regulatory bodies whilst maintaining a cost neutral position. To lead and manage a team of staff with a high regard for Health, Safety and Child Protection. To support the nursery team delivering a quality service for eligible NHS employees which supports the Trusts Human Resources Delivery Plan.
Main duties of the job
NNEB/NVQ in childcare and education/early years care and education at level 3 or equivalent (which is full and relevant, and defined by the CWDC) Level 4 desirable but not essential.
Extensive years post qualification experience
Appropriate years management experience in a childcare setting with the ability to lead, motivate, mentor and guide staff
Paediatric First Aid
Gloucestershire Safeguarding Childcare Board
To attend Early Years Foundation Stage training from any source when accessible
To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of The Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework
Basic Food Hygiene
Trust Health and Safety Training plus risk assessment
Enhanced CRB essential
Suitable Person application with Ofsted
Trust in house appraisal, waste management, P2P, fire warden, mandatory, harassment and bullying training
Excellent written, verbal and IT communication skills for a range of contexts and audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with staff, parents, students and visitors developing professional relationships
Budget management experience
Ability to implement reflective practice turning working into learning and learning into action
Effective time management skills with the ability to organise one's self and others
Innovative thinker with ability to sustain, develop and enhance the nursery service
Conscientious, consistent, fair and able to act with integrity
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.0 To be the Person in Charge and ensure the statutory requirements of The Early Years Foundation Stage and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times. To implement nursery policies and procedures and hold a high regard for Health, Safety and Child Protection, review ineffective practice and ensure quality assurance is met in all aspects of the nursery setting. Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the nursery.
2.0 Together with the Trustwide Childcare Manager develop all nursery documents i.e. policy, procedure, handbooks, the office procedure document etc. to reflect new initiatives.
3.0 To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, cost effective and flexible childcare. To promote the nursery as a staff facility for eligible groups of NHS employees. Evaluate performance through communication with parents e.g. using questionnaires and meetings and a quality assurance scheme to hold a high regard and have a positive commitment to excellent communication in all aspects of role.
4.0 To oversee the curriculum development, principles into practice - Early Years Foundation Stage holding a high regard for individual parent wishes. Promote good working practice ensuring children have the opportunity to learn and develop consistent warm relationships with staff.
5.0 Recruit, manage and mentor staff. Through annual appraisal support professional development. Guide the team and students and ensure that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential. Ensure training programmes are developed and maintained including Trust mandatory training.
6.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to staff and children ensuring that a culturally sensate environment is maintained at all times.
7.0 Together with the Trust Childcare Manager manage the nursery budget, working closely with the Finance Department to ensure best use of available resources and a break even position at the end of each financial year. To access streams of funding that become available. To order resources, authorise weekly paid bank staff time sheets and submit to Payroll, complete F200s. To check the monthly ledger prepared by Finance.
8.0 The post holder may exceptionally be contacted out of hours in unplanned circumstances. The post holder will be required to work opposite shifts to the Deputy to maximise management cover during opening hours and have responsibility for opening and closing the nursery and the security of the nursery.
9.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained.
10.0 To provide initial management of any complaints related to the nursery, according to Trust and Nursery protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.0 To be the Person in Charge and ensure the statutory requirements of The Early Years Foundation Stage and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times. To implement nursery policies and procedures and hold a high regard for Health, Safety and Child Protection, review ineffective practice and ensure quality assurance is met in all aspects of the nursery setting. Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the nursery.
2.0 Together with the Trustwide Childcare Manager develop all nursery documents i.e. policy, procedure, handbooks, the office procedure document etc. to reflect new initiatives.
3.0 To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, cost effective and flexible childcare. To promote the nursery as a staff facility for eligible groups of NHS employees. Evaluate performance through communication with parents e.g. using questionnaires and meetings and a quality assurance scheme to hold a high regard and have a positive commitment to excellent communication in all aspects of role.
4.0 To oversee the curriculum development, principles into practice - Early Years Foundation Stage holding a high regard for individual parent wishes. Promote good working practice ensuring children have the opportunity to learn and develop consistent warm relationships with staff.
5.0 Recruit, manage and mentor staff. Through annual appraisal support professional development. Guide the team and students and ensure that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential. Ensure training programmes are developed and maintained including Trust mandatory training.
6.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to staff and children ensuring that a culturally sensate environment is maintained at all times.
7.0 Together with the Trust Childcare Manager manage the nursery budget, working closely with the Finance Department to ensure best use of available resources and a break even position at the end of each financial year. To access streams of funding that become available. To order resources, authorise weekly paid bank staff time sheets and submit to Payroll, complete F200s. To check the monthly ledger prepared by Finance.
8.0 The post holder may exceptionally be contacted out of hours in unplanned circumstances. The post holder will be required to work opposite shifts to the Deputy to maximise management cover during opening hours and have responsibility for opening and closing the nursery and the security of the nursery.
9.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained.
10.0 To provide initial management of any complaints related to the nursery, according to Trust and Nursery protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Childcare ( NNEB, NVQ level 3 or equivalent )
Desirable
- Safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid
- Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Extensive years qualified experience
- Appropriate years within a management role
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Early Years Statutory Framework
Desirable
- Leadership and Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 in Childcare ( NNEB, NVQ level 3 or equivalent )
Desirable
- Safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid
- Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Extensive years qualified experience
- Appropriate years within a management role
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Early Years Statutory Framework
Desirable
- Leadership and Management
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).
