Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Nursery Team Leader
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Experienced Level 3 Nursery Nurse - Team Leader Opportunity
Are you an experienced Level 3 Nursery Nurse looking for the next step as a Team Leader? Or perhaps interested in moving to a new workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?
Here at Little Dragons Nursery in Reading, we are looking for a Team Leader to join us on a full-time basis.
About Us
Our Nursery is made up of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to degree-level practitioners and we are looking for like-minded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating and friendly environment for the children in our care.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of an allocated room including the daily care routines and activities as well as completing developmental reviews for the children.
- Supervise a team of Level 2 & 3 Nursery Practitioners ensuring H&S risk assessments, paperwork, and other relevant documentation is complete.
- Support an apprentice and ensuring that they have access to valuable experiences whilst in the nursery environment.
- Maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Assist the Manager/Deputy Manager with the development and administration of the nursery, and take responsibility in their absence.
- Ensure that the highest Health & Safety standards, OFSTED regulations, and Organisation policies and procedures are maintained within the nursery.
- Accept full day-to-day responsibility for the efficient running of a specific room, ensuring that all of the children’s needs are met, and that any concerns are identified and raised with Nursery Manager/Deputy immediately.
- Responsible for the supervision of Nursery Nurses, Nursery Assistants, apprentices, and students working within your allocated room.
- Compile and maintain development records on children and report to the Nursery Manager at agreed intervals. Ensure that all records are accurate, signed, and dated.
- Demonstrate and lead good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area INCO as appropriate.
- Open and close the nursery.
- Ensure that the standards of care and education are appropriate for their room and are in line with OFSTED requirements at all times, i.e., Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Be a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
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About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
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Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits of Working with Us
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rebecca Croft
- Job Title: Nursery Manager
- Email Address: rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01189585316
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