Job summary
Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to grow your career in a fun and nurturing environment? Do you want to develop your team as well as your own skills? If so then we're looking for an enthusiastic part-time Senior Nursery Practitioner (Room Leader) to join our team.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
There are opportunities for progression (if that is what you are looking for) within Taplins and the wider NHS. If you are looking to work somewhere you can make a difference, then this could be the job for you as we are always open to new ideas!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Youll based at Western Community Hospital at Trust Taplins Nursery in one of our childrens rooms working as a key person and room leader.
Youll role model, motivate, lead, coach, support and manage our teams to provide high standards of childcare and education.
Youll be responsible for leading specific areas of practice or completing specific management tasks.
Youll hold a valid Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above- see person specification for details), and be able to use your experience to support others.
Youll have a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to leading a team and working with children and their families.
Youll need to be committed and reliable with a flexible approach.
Our working hours are between 7 am and 6.30 pm Monday to Friday, so you need to be flexible to work shift patterns within these hours, although this role will mainly be worked on Monday and Tuesday.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Youll based at Western Community Hospital at Trust Taplins Nursery in one of our childrens rooms working as a key person and room leader.
Youll role model, motivate, lead, coach, support and manage our teams to provide high standards of childcare and education.
Youll be responsible for leading specific areas of practice or completing specific management tasks.
Youll hold a valid Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above- see person specification for details), and be able to use your experience to support others.
Youll have a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to leading a team and working with children and their families.
Youll need to be committed and reliable with a flexible approach.
Our working hours are between 7 am and 6.30 pm Monday to Friday, so you need to be flexible to work shift patterns within these hours, although this role will mainly be worked on Monday and Tuesday.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
- To hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (in accordance with https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder ) or above. If level 3 qualified post June 2016, to also hold a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency PFA certificate.
Desirable
- Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate if qualified pre- June 2016, or if candidate holds a qualification higher than level 3
- Current food hygiene certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months - 5-year-olds within a childcare setting.
- Demonstrates enthusiastic approach to working with children and learning practically within nursery
- Able to provide relevant activity ideas and ability to care for children
Desirable
- Experience in supervising students and/or colleagues
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
- To hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (in accordance with https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder ) or above. If level 3 qualified post June 2016, to also hold a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency PFA certificate.
Desirable
- Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate if qualified pre- June 2016, or if candidate holds a qualification higher than level 3
- Current food hygiene certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months - 5-year-olds within a childcare setting.
- Demonstrates enthusiastic approach to working with children and learning practically within nursery
- Able to provide relevant activity ideas and ability to care for children
Desirable
- Experience in supervising students and/or colleagues
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
