Nursery Coordinator - Band 4 Little Apples

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Little Apples Nursery Team are looking for a enthusiastic Coordinator’s to join our Team on a a full time position ( 37.5hrs) and Part time position ( 15 hours over a Thursday and Friday)
We are a busy work place nursery caring for 75 children each day.
Flexibly to reflect the needs of the nursery and occasional out of hours.
Operating hours are Monday – Friday 7am to 6 pm.
To actively lead on the development and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
To mentor, support and guide everyone within the nursery to ensure all children receive a high standard of learning opportunity.
To support any children with additional needs by contributing to Plan, Do and Review as set in the Graduated Pathway and Local Offer.
To organise and motivate self and others and to be able to work on their own initiative. As a key person the coordinator will liaise with individual families to ensure good quality care and education is delivered to children.
To actively manage the day to day care and education of the children within a department, ensuring a high standard is consistently provided in line with Nursery policies, Trust policies and Ofsted Statuary Framework. Undertake relevant record keeping associated with the care and education of children within a department.
To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager in their absence.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
1.0 To ensure the requirements of Ofsted statuary framework, other regulatory bodies and Trustwide policies are met at all times.
2.0 To adhere to and actively assist in the development of all nursery policy documents bringing to the attention of the Manager any ineffective and inappropriate practice.
3.0 Hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times. Promote the inclusion of all children and their families ensuring children’s rights, welfare, development and protection are promoted at all times.
4.0 To oversee the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage through effective In the Moment planning. Oversee the plans and delivery for each individual child.
5.0 Ensure that staff are aware of and carry out appropriate roles and responsibilities, following departmental and Trust policies and procedures. To actively promote and be a role model of good working practice and mentor staff. Support staff and students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach their full potential. Undertake staff supervision for team members and actively promote self evaluation and reflective practice.
6.0 To assist management in stock control and hold a high regard for the nursery budget status.
7.0 To actively promote equality and diversity both in relation to the childcare provision generally and in the nursery ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained and promote an inclusive environment at all times.
8.0 To attend meetings and training events, within the Trust or our local community that are relevant to providing good practice and enabling the nursery to keep up to date with new incentives and directions in childcare and cascade this information.
9.0 To be responsible for the opening, closing and security of the nursery on a daily basis. Take responsibility for all aspects of the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy including Health, Safety and child protection both indoors and outdoors. Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children, nursery and Trust.
10.0 To hold a high regard for parental wishes to meet the individual needs of each child and family, working within nursery policies. Actively engage with parents and form good relationships to involve them in the EYFS and their child’s development and learning

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