Job summary Are you an enthusiastic individual who would like to be part of an outstanding nursery team. Do you have the skills and knowledge alongside the guidance of the management team to support the running of the different age rooms within the nursery setting, from 5 months to 5 years of age. Main duties of the job To develop and support the staff with in your allocated age room. To plan age appropriate activities for children aged 5 months to 5 years using the EYFS guidance To support the management team with tasks delegated. In the absence of the management team, to step up and take on the additional responsibilities. To be a named safeguarding lead in the absence of the manager About us To work in a warm and welcoming atmosphere which offers a caring and stimulating environment. We take pride in developing all staff and provide ongoing training throughout the year. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year p.a inc Outer London Allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 196-COF10457-S Job locations Harefield Hospital Harefield Hospital Day Nursery, Hill End Road Harefield, Uxbridge UB9 6JH Job description Job responsibilities To provide and develop a flexible service of the highest quality of care and education To promote positive parent partnership with all parents and carers To implement all operational policies and procedures within the Day Nursery To plan for children's individual needs, and document where appropriate To work within a team on a daily bases, supporting each other with daily tasks To respond immediately to any safeguarding concerns and report these concerns in accordance with the nursery policy and procedure. To be aware of all children's Health and Safety in the nursery and share relevant information with the management team. To develop and support the staff with in your allocated age room. To hold regular room meetings for you allocated age room. To support the management team with tasks delegated. In the absence of the management team, to step up and take on the additional responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities To provide and develop a flexible service of the highest quality of care and education To promote positive parent partnership with all parents and carers To implement all operational policies and procedures within the Day Nursery To plan for children's individual needs, and document where appropriate To work within a team on a daily bases, supporting each other with daily tasks To respond immediately to any safeguarding concerns and report these concerns in accordance with the nursery policy and procedure. To be aware of all children's Health and Safety in the nursery and share relevant information with the management team. To develop and support the staff with in your allocated age room. To hold regular room meetings for you allocated age room. To support the management team with tasks delegated. In the absence of the management team, to step up and take on the additional responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB Diploma/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent Desirable NVQ level 4 Knowledge Essential Experience working with children under 5 in a group setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience in working in partnership with parents Desirable Experience working within a NHS Day Nursery Skills Essential Sound Knowledge of child development and curriculum planning for early years Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Good Communication with adults and children Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures Good Knowledge of the code of practice for Special Educational Needs Ability to observe, assess and record children's progress Knowledge and the ability to act appropriately when children become unwell including situations of high temperature, sickness and diarrhoea and common illnesses such as chicken pox and serious illness such as, meningitis. Knowledge and the ability to administer medicine in accordance with health and safety requirements Desirable Good IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB Diploma/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent Desirable NVQ level 4 Knowledge Essential Experience working with children under 5 in a group setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience in working in partnership with parents Desirable Experience working within a NHS Day Nursery Skills Essential Sound Knowledge of child development and curriculum planning for early years Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Good Communication with adults and children Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures Good Knowledge of the code of practice for Special Educational Needs Ability to observe, assess and record children's progress Knowledge and the ability to act appropriately when children become unwell including situations of high temperature, sickness and diarrhoea and common illnesses such as chicken pox and serious illness such as, meningitis. Knowledge and the ability to administer medicine in accordance with health and safety requirements Desirable Good IT skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Harefield Hospital Harefield Hospital Day Nursery, Hill End Road Harefield, Uxbridge UB9 6JH Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)