Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-24-COR-R12769
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 20/08/2024
Employer heading
Nursery Manager, Band 5- Little Oaks Nursery
Band 5
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities of this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Safeguarding in Early Years
- Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE at Grade C and above
Desirable criteria
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- SEN training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Leadership experience
- Experience of working with children 0-5 years
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Confident in knowledge of the EYFS
- Motivated and Enthusiastic
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Penston
- Job title
- Trust Childcare Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5095
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