Team Leader

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Little Dragons Nursery, Reading
Band 4 - £26,530 to £29,114
Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse looking for the next step as a Team Leader? Or perhaps you already are but are interested in moving to an “outstanding” rated workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?
Our Nursery is made up of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to degree level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating and friendly environment for the children in our care.
You will be 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. You will also supervise a team of level 2 & 3 Nursery Practitioners ensuring H &S risk assessments, paperwork and other relevant documentation is complete.
You may also be responsible for supporting an apprentice and ensuring that they have access to valuable experiences whilst in the nursery environment.
We offer care and education for children from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. Being owned by the NHS, our nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.
We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.
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, escalate concerns identified and communicated to the Nursery Manager/Deputy.
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer 23. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues 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
A n 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 this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips - see the help with your application document
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft, Nursery Manager on 0118 9585316 or email: rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required