Main area: Childcare Services
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (worked flexibly between 6.30am and 7.00pm)
Job ref: 190-8814-DIR
Employer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: NGH
Town: Sheffield
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa/pro rata for part time staff
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 21/02/2025
Nursery Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are looking for a Fixed Term, full time Level 3-qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic Sunshine Day Nursery teams at Sheffield’s Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals for 1 year. Offering year-round childcare to NHS and hospital staff, each site cares for up to 144 children and features dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school units, alongside a school holiday club at the Northern General. We pride ourselves on giving children the best start in life, and our great staff are committed to providing a fun, social, stimulating, and safe environment for them to develop and thrive. As well as day-to-day childcaring, you’ll also be responsible for preparing and organising a wide range of learning activities and resources for the children, as well as maintaining good communication and relationships with parents. We’re looking for people who share our enthusiasm, commitment, and high standards in delivering fantastic childcare. To apply, you’ll need your Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification and a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards. Main duties of the job
Support the Senior Nursery Practitioner in ensuring an excellent quality service and be a good role model for Childcare Assistants, Apprentices, and Students. Provide an interesting and stimulating environment that facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children. Ensure the development of good quality learning opportunities and activities, inside and outside. Provide excellent care and educational opportunities for the children. Organise, prepare, and collect resources in a timely manner. Plan and implement activities appropriate for children of all ages using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines. Prepare children’s work for display, ensuring it promotes self-esteem. Provide information displays for parents and carers. Person specification
Qualifications
NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent qualification General IT Skills First Aid Certificate Safeguarding certificate Experience
Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting Experience in EYFS and curriculum planning An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene Knowledge of Safeguarding Children Other Factors
Willingness to undertake training as required by the post Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When completing your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal. The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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NHS AfC: Band 3
We are looking for a Fixed Term, full time Level 3-qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic Sunshine Day Nursery teams at Sheffield’s Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals for 1 year. Offering year-round childcare to NHS and hospital staff, each site cares for up to 144 children and features dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school units, alongside a school holiday club at the Northern General. We pride ourselves on giving children the best start in life, and our great staff are committed to providing a fun, social, stimulating, and safe environment for them to develop and thrive. As well as day-to-day childcaring, you’ll also be responsible for preparing and organising a wide range of learning activities and resources for the children, as well as maintaining good communication and relationships with parents. We’re looking for people who share our enthusiasm, commitment, and high standards in delivering fantastic childcare. To apply, you’ll need your Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification and a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards. Main duties of the job
Support the Senior Nursery Practitioner in ensuring an excellent quality service and be a good role model for Childcare Assistants, Apprentices, and Students. Provide an interesting and stimulating environment that facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children. Ensure the development of good quality learning opportunities and activities, inside and outside. Provide excellent care and educational opportunities for the children. Organise, prepare, and collect resources in a timely manner. Plan and implement activities appropriate for children of all ages using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines. Prepare children’s work for display, ensuring it promotes self-esteem. Provide information displays for parents and carers. Person specification
Qualifications
NVQ 3 in Childcare/Education or equivalent qualification General IT Skills First Aid Certificate Safeguarding certificate Experience
Relevant experience within a Day Care/childcare setting Experience in EYFS and curriculum planning An awareness of child development and Health & Hygiene Knowledge of Safeguarding Children Other Factors
Willingness to undertake training as required by the post Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When completing your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal. The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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