Deputy Nursery Manager

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, City of Westminster

Deputy Nursery Manager

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GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3ce89557eca54a9e92f5ba7908c79ec4

Full Job Description

We are based in a purpose-built building in central London. We are looking for someone who is able to support and coordinate a team of nursery practitioners as our Deputy Nursery Manager. The role will involve supporting the Nursery Manager in delivering high quality childcare and education to the children of staff who work for Great Ormond Street Hospital, ensuring our excellent standards are maintained., Key responsibilities include:o Deputising the Nursery Manager in their absence.o Co-ordinating the day to day operations for a particular age group.o Supporting staff with the planning, evaluation and next steps for children across the nursery.o Working in partnership with the team, providing support and assistance in all areas of the nursery as necessary.o Monitoring observations and learning journals in adherence to nursery's protocols and the EYFS.o To act as a key worker to named children, carrying out observations/developmental reports for each child and liaising with parents regularly.o Act as a positive and professional role model to colleagues and children.

To be considered for the role you will be:You will need to have a minimum of a foundation degree in Childcare and extensive experience of a senior role in a busy nursery environment, together with excellent knowledge of the child development and current practices. Ideally you will have a track record of leading and delivering quality provision.This role will involve working varying shifts between the hours of Monday and Friday from 7.00am - 7.00 so some flexibility is required.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.