The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Two vacancies have arisen within the Nursery for full time members of staff to join our 'Outstanding' team.
We are looking for passionate and energetic members of staff with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development. Could this be you?
Are you enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and development?
* Interview Date: 05 March 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
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 2 in childcare or an equivalent in childcare is essential. An NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent in childcare would be desirable. Please ensure that your qualification is in childcare before you apply.
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.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)
* NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)
Knowledge
* Work in collaboration with colleagues or as an individual providing, delivering and maintaining a high quality, effective structured place of learning
* Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
Skills
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Diplomacy in handling issues and confidential information
* Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
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.
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