Childcare Manager

at  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

A unique opportunity to lead and manage an established and successful NHS on site nursery. The onsite childcare facilities which offer care for children aged 6 months to 8 years is owned and run by East Sussex Healthcare and supports the workforce of the hospital and community colleagues by providing flexible and excellent educational opportunities for their children.
We are seeking a passionate candidate who has proven experience of leadership and excellent knowledge of the educational curriculum of the foundation stage and has a desire to provide exceptional childcare to young children.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of one of the Trust in-house nursery settings. This will include ensuring that all relevant statutory requirements outlined by Ofsted and codes of practice are met.
You would be responsible for managing a team of nursery workers, volunteers and students ensuring that their practice meets the care, education and safeguarding standards as outlined by the Trust, Local Authority and Ofsted.
You will need to demonstrate good Leadership skills when delivering the service needs and act as an excellent role model to staff, students and volunteers and to deliver these within the Trust Values and expected behaviours.
You will also need to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise in childcare management and interpersonal skills. To effectively maintain good standards in all aspects of childcare and Early Years education.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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