Early Years Teacher

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Early Years Teacher to join our fantastic Sunshine Day Nursery team at our site at the Northern General Hospital, offering year-round childcare to NHS and hospital staff.  Our site cares for up to 144 children and features dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school units and extended opening hours (6.30am to 7pm).

We pride ourselves on giving children the best start in life, and our great staff are committed to giving children a fun, social, stimulating, and safe environment for them to develop and thrive.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the development of a high-quality early year’s provision, working and supporting colleagues with delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to improve all outcomes for children. To ensure the quality of provision planning and outcomes for the children are of a high standard by using role modelling and staff support. To develop and lead the practice in areas identified by the Senior Management team. To supervise/mentor Senior Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Practitioners, Childcare Assistants, Flexible Workers, and Students, to ensure the room/unit operates effectively in line with the EYFS standards. To provide high quality childcare and education for children attending the Day Nursery/Holiday Club based on a philosophy of family type care, ensuring that each child is treated as an individual. To promote a safe and caring environment to enable each child to grow and develop within their own potential. Ensure policies and procedures are always adhered to.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.