Overview
Woodlands Day Nursery, operated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, provides high-quality childcare for staff working at Frimley Park Hospital. Open from 6:45am to 6:30pm, the nursery offers up to 84 places across five age-appropriate rooms, catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Responsibilities
* Deliver full day care in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2024. The post holder will be responsible to the Nursery Manager and to the Room Lead for supporting children's learning and development through practices aligned with the Early Years Outcomes non-statutory guidance (2024).
* Contribute to a strong, collaborative team culture; support the key person system; participate in planning, reviewing, and developing children’s individual learning journeys.
* Engage in ongoing professional development and promote best practices to enhance outcomes for children and families.
* Monitor health and safety within the nursery, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, complete risk assessments, and maintain accurate records.
* Use knowledge of child development theories, progressive learning approaches, and best practices to deliver high-quality, individualized care and learning experiences for children under five, in line with EYFS 2024.
* Be responsible for a group of key children, completing regular observations, planning developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining accurate and meaningful records of each child’s learning journey.
* Promote an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment that values diversity and supports all children and adults in contributing to nursery life; work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals following the key person approach to build partnerships.
* When early signs of additional needs are observed, liaise with the Lead Practitioner and Inclusion Co-ordinator to ensure appropriate support and early intervention; contribute to ensuring the nursery environment is accessible for children with SEND and support transitions within the nursery and to other settings or school.
* Supporting the Trust’s commitment to being an inclusive and disability confident employer; engage with available development opportunities and training.
* Support a healthy work-life balance and, where possible, flexible working patterns to meet staff and service needs.
* Refer to the attached job description/person specification for the full list of responsibilities and tasks.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Knowledge of child development theories, progressive learning approaches, and best practices; ability to contribute to high-quality, individualized care and learning experiences for children under five in line with EYFS 2024.
* Ability to work as part of a team, build partnerships with parents and external professionals, and maintain accurate records of learning journeys.
Benefits & Additional Information
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff, with a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to support staff and patients alike. Applications are welcomed from individuals who may wish to work on a flexible basis, with a range of working patterns and hours, and we will work with staff to meet needs and service requirements.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.
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