Nursery Supervisor- Garden Village Nursery

We are a fantastic, supportive, happy team that work together closely to provide amazing opportunities for all the children in our care and ensure that staff are offered continued professional development to suit individual needs and interests., Garden Village Nursery are recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Nurse to work in a fun, stimulating nursery as part of the new Academy School.

The key-duties of a Nursery Nurse include;

• Fulfil the welfare requirements of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and have a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. Play and support children's learning Review and monitor your key-children's development, to ensure children's needs and development are met. Liaise with parent's and other professionals Work as part of a team.


In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:


• be ambitious; have high aspirations for every child in our nursery/school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard; be committed to their own professional learning; be able to contribute and support the nursery/school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child; be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.
  
  Applying for their first role at an early year's provider required by section 40(2) of the Childcare Act 2006 to implement the early years foundation stage - other than a childminder or a reception class, or Returning after a break of at least six months, and have secured a permanent role at a Staffordshire based Provider which involves directly working with children for at least 70% of the time, this can be in a full or part time role. Apprentices must have passed their apprenticeship and be taken on in a permanent role. The individual is not on temporary contract.


• The individual must have a minimum qualification in relation to early years and childcare and is DBS checked.

Minimum requirements are outlined at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder

• The individual has been recruited by the Provider for a role that was advertised between1st April to 31st December 2024. The individual must engage in the information sharing and evaluation which will be through electronic surveys. This will be to monitor the progress of the pilot and to feedback to the DFE (Department for Education).
  
  Stoke-on-Trent City Council is a unitary authority employing approximately 4,600 staff who deliver 700 services to more than 260,000 residents. Our city comprises of six towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall. We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. We have undergone significant changes over the last few years. New ways of working have already transformed many service areas and we are determined to continue to develop more innovative approaches to ensure that we can maximise the benefits of transformation.


Our city

Although the 13th largest city in the UK, Stoke-on-Trent is rapidly outstripping a number of parts of the country with our economic growth and recovery.

Stoke-on-Trent is a city with a strong sense of civic pride - we've been voted the kindest city in the UK - and a place where you'll receive a hugely warm welcome. We have a rich and diverse culture, steeped in our prestigious industrial heritage as the celebrated 'world capital of ceramics'. But we don't just want to celebrate our proud past - we firmly believe that Stoke-on-Trent's best years are ahead of it. We are determined to raise aspirations and match them with high-quality education and health provision, as well as improved opportunities to secure fulfilling and well-paid work. Through uniting social and economic opportunities, we are maximising the full power of the city council as a secure and steadfast institution within the city.

The contract is a permanent position working term time plus 5 training days, with up to 6 additional days in the holidays., Our Pride Our Joy / Garden Village Nursery have many benefits in place for staff.


• New or returning Early Years Practitioners who have had a break of at least 6 months from early years workforce will benefit from the Golden Hello/EY Financial Incentive Pilot, where the individual will benefit from a £1,000 Bonus. Please see the next section for further details of eligibility.


• Pay is reviewed annually in line with school support staff yearly increments. We offer flexible working hours.


• We offer the opportunity to be part of a NEST pension scheme.


• You will be offered a competitive salary, training, and comprehensive mentoring program to support you in your job role and provide you with the necessary skills to progress within your childcare career.


• We promote whole team days where we focus on promoting teamwork, developing professional knowledge and skills, and having fun.


• As part of a larger team there are always opportunities for career progression As part of the Fierte Multi Academy Trust we benefit from the expertise and support available to us and operate under their values


Individual Eligibility Criteria for the Golden Hello/EY Financial Incentive Pilot

The individual (You) eligible for the incentive must meet the following criteria, When you work for Stoke-on-Trent City Council you'll be helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents. We'll provide you with support, learning opportunities and flexible working options and some amazing benefits including; a competitive salary, generous holidays, an excellent defined local authority benefit pension scheme, annual leave purchase scheme, cycle to work schemes just to name a few. We also have access to lifestyle benefits which offer a wide range of discounts such as family days out, travel, retail and many more.

Our commitment to you

Vibrancy and diversity are two of Stoke-on-Trent's greatest assets. A city founded on creative endeavour should value and celebrate the multitude of voices, ideas and identities that shape its culture. We are committed to creating a culture which is truly inclusive, where all staff feel valued, listened to, supported and able to do their work to the best of their abilities at all times. And we must ensure that our decisions and policies nurture and empower communities across our city and do not inadvertently disadvantage groups and individuals that we want to help to thrive.

Our approach to Equality and Diversity is an invitation to all our communities to work with and for us so we can continue to improve how we deliver services residents need.

Our employee networks are inclusive, open forums for colleagues with similar lived experiences. They allow staff to meet, support and mentor each other, alongside being a voice for under-represented groups to advise and support the organisation when developing policies and services.