Childcare Manager

1 week ago


Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job Summary

Exciting opportunity to lead and oversee an established and thriving NHS on-site nursery that provides childcare services for children aged 6 months to 8 years. This nursery, owned and operated by East Sussex Healthcare, plays a crucial role in supporting hospital and community staff by offering flexible and high-quality educational experiences for their children.

We are looking for a dedicated candidate with a strong background in leadership and an in-depth understanding of early childhood education curriculum, who is enthusiastic about delivering exceptional childcare for young ones.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Manage the daily operations of one of the Trust's in-house nursery facilities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements set by Ofsted and industry codes of practice.
  • Lead a team of nursery staff, volunteers, and students, ensuring their practices align with care, educational, and safeguarding standards mandated by the Trust, Local Authority, and Ofsted.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills in meeting service needs, serve as a role model to the team, and uphold Trust values and expected behaviors.
  • Showcase expertise in childcare management and interpersonal skills to uphold high standards in childcare and early childhood education.

About Us

Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, access to the NHS pension scheme, on-site nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff dining facilities, and accommodation. Additionally, staff have access to free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7. On-site parking is available for a nominal fee.

Joining East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is a fantastic decision - apply now to be a part of our team

Job Responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description.

If you have any queries regarding this role, feel free to reach out to us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Strong educational background with proficiency in English and Mathematics
  • NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ, or equivalent qualification
  • Level 4 Early Years and Education Qualification and/or Leadership and Management in Early Years
  • Level 5 qualification in Early Years Education & Leadership or equivalent experience
  • Management and Leadership training relevant to childcare
  • Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working towards a Degree/Level 6 in Early Years Education or Leadership & Management

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience supervising staff in an EYFS setting
  • Knowledge and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion
  • Certified in Safeguarding
  • Understanding of policies, codes of practice, and legislation
  • Post-qualification experience in EYFS setting
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and Early Years curriculum
  • Paediatric First Aid certified
  • Successful experience with Ofsted inspections
  • Training delivery experience
  • Experience supervising students

Desirable

  • Experience in multiple Early Years settings
  • Collaboration experience with volunteers, parent groups, and community partners
  • Familiarity with 'Insights Discovery' or similar learning characteristic tools

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