Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Early Years Childcare, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and exhibit knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements. The position offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week across four days, with flexibility for part-time hours. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, prioritizing staff with "At Risk" status. Benefits include competitive leave, wellness support, discounts on services, and opportunities for professional development.
- To work within and contribute to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust\'s First Steps Nursery team to create an environment which fosters and nurtures the development of children under the guidance of the Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager and Early Years Educators.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and development of children who attend First Steps Nursery.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.
- Assist on the delivery of high-quality care and education at First Steps to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.
- To form part of the development of staff knowledge and skills in caring for children
- To contribute to the development of high standards of care and education for children and their families, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
- To ensure current practice and care at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
- To give support to all other Childcare Services provision as required.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
As an Early Years Educator, your busy day will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care and development of the children who attend First Steps Nursery to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes, in addition to providing feedback to parents / carers and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
The working day is extremely rewarding and involves both child and adult led learning opportunities with the children. Examples of these activities including sharing stories, dressing up, messy play, games and above all, instilling a sense of fun!
With a National Diploma in Early Years Childcare, you would need to demonstrate good people skills, a knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and a strong desire to develop professionally.
All current practice and care by the staff at First Steps Nursery reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Children Policy, alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board procedures, whilst our Early Years Educators will also engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00 - 18:00 across 4 days per week (Monday to Friday). Full time and part time hours will be considered for this role.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Rachel Berriman, Nursery Manager on
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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