Nursery Manager, Band 5- Little Oaks Nursery

Job summary

We are looking for a fully qualified Level 3 Full and Relevant for Early Years Band 5 Nursery Manager. Candidates should have a passion to thrive to support the Trust Childcare Manager in providing the best childcare experience for children and parents, based in Little Oaks Nursery at Gloucester Working shifts between 7am - 6pm.

Come and work in our team, many of whom have been with the nursery since the early days. Be part of an important and high-profile organisation offering the best NHS childcare.

When you join Gloucestershire Hospitals you can look forward to a warm welcome from our experienced team, a future full of opportunities and support, and a whole range of other NHS benefits you may not find at other nurseries.

Enjoy your job, every day is different at Little Oaks, a day full of fun for the children and the staff. Arrive with a smile and leave with one too.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, approachable and have plenty of energy and enthusiasm. With a passion for childcare, you will bring your experience and ideas to our friendly and welcoming team.

The Gloucestershire Hospitals Nurseries began operating over 30 years ago and are located in Gloucester and Cheltenham. The nurseries offer full day care for 52 weeks per year, from 7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday for children up until the age of 5.

We employ a high calibre of staff, ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners.

The proposed interview date is 20th August

Main duties of the job

To support the team on the development and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Mentor, support and guide the nursery team to ensure all children at the setting receive a high standard of learning opportunity. To work along side the Trust Childcare Manager on delivery of nursery policies, procedure and practice associated to learning and play.

To actively manage the day to day running of the nursery with support from a deputy, ensuring a high standard is consistently provided in line with nursery policies and Early Years Framework.

To role model and support the nursery team to deliver the Trust's values.

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.