Responsibilities
Providing an interesting and stimulating environment which is well organised and facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children. Developing quality activities and role play situations, inside and outside which provide an interesting, inclusive and stimulating environment. Providing excellent care and educational opportunities for the children within your care. Contributing to the organisation, preparation, and collection of resources in the nursery. Planning and implementing activities and experiences which are appropriate for children of all ages and stages of development using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines. Preparing children's work for display, ensuring that it is well presented and promotes self-esteem. Preparing information displays for parents and carers.
Qualifications & Experience
To apply, you’ll need your Level 2/3 Early Years / Childcare qualification and a sound knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.
About the Nursery
Sunshine Day Nurseries are part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We offer year‑round childcare to NHS and hospital staff, each site caring for up to 144 children and featuring dedicated baby, toddler and pre‑school units, extended opening hours (6.30 am to 7 pm) and a school holiday club at the Northern General.
Benefits
* Professional development opportunities including Level 3 apprentice scheme and regular in‑house and external courses.
* Flexible working, good annual leave and NHS pension.
* Health and wellbeing support service and financial benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes.
* Discount opportunities with local and national shops and retailers, discounted travel, childcare support.
Our Commitment
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives, ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated and provide a wide range of career development opportunities.
Application Process
To apply, you’ll need your Level 2/3 Early Years / Childcare qualification and a sound knowledge of EYFS standards. Please note that, in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
Contact
Have any questions or want to find out more? Feel free to get in touch via the details below for an informal chat, or to arrange a visit to see our nurseries for yourself.
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