Nursery Practitioner 34 views

Job Description

Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse

Our fantastic Staff Day Nursery is based in the grounds of Kingston Hospital and provides day care for children, aged 3 months to 4 years, whose parents/carers are employed by Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a fun and passionate qualified childcare professional, minimum level 3 in childcare and education (or equivalent), who will enjoy working within a dedicated and established team, committed to providing an outstanding quality of childcare provision. We have a variety of room based opportunities. We also have other opportunities to work with all age groups, including working within a qualified team in our baby room.

Benefits

This job sounds too good to be true, but it gets even better…

* You will be working shifts between 7am & 5.30pm, covering a 22.5 OR 37.5 hour week.
*You will get 27 days annual leave per year – this increases with service. (+ Bank Holidays)
* All new members of staff are automatically enrolled into the very generous NHS pension scheme.
*We have excellent transport links with Norbiton Station at the end of the road & numerous buses stopping on the hospital site or at the end of the road.

Job Requirements

1. To maintain a high standard of care for every child.
2. To be aware of all needs of the children who attend the nursery and encourage their development in every area.
3. To plan activities using Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum as guidance to ensure your key children have effective Individual Development Maps that link to planning and provide observations recording their development.
4. To ensure key children’s Learning Journeys are kept up to date and regularly reviewed. In conjunction with this work with the parent to ensure they understand the relevance of the Learning Journey and the importance of the input they have in them.
5. To work efficiently and competently as part of a team, ensuring staff are informed of any changes that may affect the children or nursery.
6. Provide support to your colleagues ensuring ratios are maintained. Be constantly aware of the needs of children and be flexible to provide cover, which may include working additional hours, as required.

Hear from our team, and find out what it’s like to work at Honey Bees –  Click here to find out!