Deputy Room Leader

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join their nursery team as a Deputy Room Leader. The role focuses on providing high-quality care for children aged 4 months to 5 years, ensuring compliance with nursery policies and OFSTED standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for early childhood development. The position offers extensive training and benefits including flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Extensive training

Flexible working

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4 months to 5 years.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS).
• Ability to manage the room in the absence of the Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop a stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and supervise experiences catering to developmental stages.
• Liaise with parents and staff regarding children's needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Listening skills

Ability to supervise staff

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Hunnitots Day Nursery is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join the nursery team as a Deputy Room Leader, providing care for children aged 4 months to 5 years.

As the Deputy Room Leader, you will work closely with the Senior Nursery Room Leader to ensure the room runs effectively and efficiently in compliance with Nursery policies and OFSTED standards. You will take responsibility in the Room Leader's absence and supervise other staff within the room. We seek individuals with excellent communication and listening skills to plan the day and respond to the children’s needs.

Hunnitots Day Nursery, based at Ipswich Hospital, accommodates approximately 70-80 children daily. Parents can choose from over 10 different sessions between 7 am and 6 pm, catering to various staff working patterns at the Trust.

If you believe this role is suitable for you, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

1. Create and develop a stimulating environment to meet individual children's needs, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS).
2. Plan and supervise engaging experiences for all children, catering to their developmental stages.
3. Ensure all Tapestry observations are completed by Key Persons and update children’s information through liaison with parents, carers, and staff.
4. Liaise with the Senior Nursery Nurse/Room Leader regarding SENCO or Child Protection concerns.
5. Communicate with parents/carers of new Key Children during initial visits and complete relevant forms.
6. Support staff and students in establishing positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
7. Stay updated with the Code of Practice, SENCO objectives, and EYFS curriculum.
8. Oversee students, liaising with their tutors and supporting their objectives.

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services across east Suffolk and north Essex, employing over 12,000 staff. We offer extensive training, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, NHS discounts, and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. We are investing in digital transformation with Epic, a leading electronic patient record system, to improve our services.

If you are passionate about patient care and professional development, we want to hear from you.

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