Team Leader

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Jack in the Box Nursery, Slough
Salary: £27,857 to £30,570
Who are we: We are Jack in the Box Day Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children, and we are looking for a Team Leader, Level 3 qualified to join us on a full-time basis.
About you: Your wellbeing is our top priority, and offer great opportunities for development in this role and support with internal and external training courses.
Working hours: we are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Our team works on a rota basis, covering 37.5 hours per week typically 7.5 hours per day.
Your role: as a Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the nursery, guiding a team of nursery staff, and ensuring high-quality care and education are provided to the children in our care. You will be responsible for overseeing daily activities, supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum, and ensuring that our nursery continues to meet and exceed the expectations of both parents and regulatory bodies. You will also mentor and develop staff, providing leadership and support in their professional growth.
Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found
Maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage
To assist the Manager/Deputy Manager with the development and administration of the nursery, and accepting responsibility for this role in the absence of managers
To ensure that the highest Health and Safety standards, OFSTED regulations and Organisation policies and procedures are maintained within the nursery
To 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 communicated to the Nursery Manager/Deputy immediately
Supervision of Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants who work in , apprentices and students in the room that you are responsible for
To 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
To 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
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.

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk
Solid background in childcare
An in depth knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call Carly Byrne, Nursery Manager on carly.byrne@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible