Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Early Years
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training

Desirable

• Foundation Degree in Childcare and Education (Ofsted approved)
• Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid
• Up-to-date child/baby resuscitation

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proven effective organisational skills
• Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Demonstrable ability to work in partnership with parents.
• Proven ability to provide expert advice on planning in accordance with the EYFS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working as a key person in a nursery setting with children aged three months to five years, dealing with a wide variety of issues.
• Previous experience working as a room leader/senior practitioner in a nursery setting
• Proven experience in coordinating a staff team
• Expert knowledge of child development and childcare practices for children 0-5 years in an Early Years setting
• Practical knowledge of health & safety and risk management practices within a nursery setting.
• Knowledge of relevant professional and statutory guidance e.g., OFSTED regulations, EYFS, and Development Matters.
• Knowledge and understanding of the diversity of children and families within the nursery setting
• Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good teamwork

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 27 November 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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