Job overview

The post holder will:

·       Assist the Day Nursery Manager in the overall management of the Day Nursery and Playscheme in line with OFSTED and Trust Policies and Guidelines.

·       To support and deputise the Nursery Managers covering the full range of service in their absence as required.

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for all the children in accordance with good childcare practice.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

General responsibilities

 To deputise for the Nursery Manager when needed

 Act as Key Person for named children carrying out observations and developmental reports for each child, meeting with parents as appropriate

To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, safeguarding Officer etc.

To be aware of the importance of each child’s individual background and varied cultural needs ensuring the service provided is done so in a non-discriminatory manner and promotes positive images for all groups within society.

 Actively promote and support safeguarding of children in the nursery ensuring that all staff observe the nursery policy and procedures, to undertake the borough training for ‘designated safeguarding lead’ working alongside the manager.

Knowledge of EYFS and OFSTED regulations and a good understanding of childcare issues and child development

To undertake shared responsibility for ensuring the nursery is a safe environment for staff and children by carrying out daily risk assessments and reporting any issues to the nursery manager

Supervise and support Nursery Practitioners, students and volunteers

Assist the nursery manager in managing the nursery on a day to day basis.  Covering the manager’s responsibilities and deputising when they are off site.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.