Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trusts onsite Nursery to cover maternity leave.
The Rocking Horse Nursery is a friendly and child focused nursery that has cared for thousands of staff and local children since its creation. In the recent OFSTED inspection the Nursery received a "good" outcome with elements of outstanding practice.
Main duties of the job
- To role model positive behaviour, promote the Trust Values and deliver best practice in line with the EYFS.
- Create an exciting, engaging and stimulating environment for children.
- Have key worker responsibility for a group of children and be accountable for child development.
- Creation of fun activities that promote excellent learning outcomes in line with the EYFS.
- Comply with all OFSTED, local authority and Trust regulations.
- Safeguarding of children and escalation of any concerns in line with policy.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Sunflower House building newly relocated, and opened on the hospital site.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be joining our excellent team to maintain outstanding levels of care for all children on role.
For full details of the role please see the attached job description or call Rachel or Brooke for further info.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be joining our excellent team to maintain outstanding levels of care for all children on role.
For full details of the role please see the attached job description or call Rachel or Brooke for further info.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
- Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- Degree in Education/ QTS Status
- First aid training
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of child development and the EYFS
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Knowledge of SEN provison
- OFSTED inspections
- Understanding of legislation and policies relating to early years
Experience of
Essential
- Successfully working in an Early Years setting.
- Planning engaging activities in line with the EYFS and completing regular observations on children.
- Completing summative assessments and writing reports.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creativity and being passionate about ensuring excellence within the setting.
- Ability to work well as part of a team
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
- Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- Degree in Education/ QTS Status
- First aid training
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of child development and the EYFS
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Knowledge of SEN provison
- OFSTED inspections
- Understanding of legislation and policies relating to early years
Experience of
Essential
- Successfully working in an Early Years setting.
- Planning engaging activities in line with the EYFS and completing regular observations on children.
- Completing summative assessments and writing reports.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creativity and being passionate about ensuring excellence within the setting.
- Ability to work well as part of a team
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
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).
