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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Senior Room Manager

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

To lead a room to support the effective management and operation of the nursery.Role model and deliver high-quality childcare and support children's overall development .Support and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment. Role model and promote equality and inclusion for all children.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilitieso Work with and support children to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual careo Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play,learn and developo Work as part of a team to give support to other team members throughout the settingo Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8403085CORB4NUR

Job locations

Rainbow Day Nursery

19 Craven Road

Reading

RG15LE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities Work with and support children to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play,learn and develop Work as part of a team to give support to other team members throughout the setting Build and maintain strong partnerships with parentsDuties and responsibilities:Children Be patient, fun, understanding, kind, sensitive, consistent and loving to children in our care Check and be aware of individual childrens allergies in the room in which you are working, ensuring they aredisplayed correctly Ensure all children receive a warm welcome and time is taken to take any messages from parents Provide verbal feedback to parents at the end of the day, showing a special interest in each individual child Wash and change children when required, not necessarily at set times Provide comfort and reassurance to an upset or poorly childKey worker duties Know and understand the EYFS, Characteristics of Effective Learning, British Values, Ofsted guidance andother regulations relating to your post. Be a keyworker to a group of children Be responsible for tracking the learning and development for this group of children Record all observations on Tapestry Highlight any gaps in attainment and where children need additional support. Create a close bond with each child and their family Be a point of contact should parents need to raise concerns or seek advice Feedback to parents about their childs progress at an annual parents evening Work with parents of SEN children to give full integration into the setting Be responsible for the intimate care for your key children Be a key worker buddy to a colleague and cover their key worker duties in their absenceEYFS Ensure there is sufficient planning each week, and check your teams planning. Ensure planning offers varied activities to meet the needs and age of each child as an individual Plan activities which extend childrens learning and challenge what they already know Implement activities which are a mix of child and adult led activity Be involved in and implement the planning required to offer each unique child a structured and flexibleroutine so that all children can develop at their own pace Complete at least one observation per key child per week to a high standard Ensure childrens learning journeys are up to date and of a high standard check weekly Ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meets the needs of individual children from differingcultures and religious backgrounds at all stages of development Understand and model positive behaviour reinforcement in line with the policy, in order todevelop childrens behaviourSafeguarding Raise concerns regarding a childs health or welfare immediately with the Manager, Deputy or DesignatedSafeguarding Officer ensuring the correct paperwork is completed. Raise any concerns regarding a childs development or emotional needs with the Manager or Deputy Report any concerns regarding staff immediately following the procedure in the whistleblowing policy andcompleting the correct paperwork Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and adults in the workplace Work within the parameters set out in the safeguarding policy Ensure each child is collected by someone known to setting, following the collection procedure Ensure all children are recorded on the register as soon as they enter the setting and signed out upondepartureHealth and well being Report all accidents and incidents on to the manager and parents All medicines must be administered by the Manager or Deputy and witnessed by a second member of staff Administer first aid as required Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant and social sharing Prepare bottles and meals as requiredTraining and development Undertake any additional training necessary to fulfil your role Ensure your own training file is kept up to date and inform manager of any specific training you feel youwould benefit from in your 1:1 or Appraisal.General Use Tapestry to register children, activities, nappies, meals and sleeps for the whole room and not only keychildren Communicate effectively and be available to parents and carers Maintain confidentiality at all times Ensure your work is GDPR compliant at all times Ensure activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner according to Statutory responsibilities Ensure emergency procedures are followed at all timesStaff team Ensure good working relationships and show respect to your colleagues and supervisors Support all other staff and engage in promoting a happy and enjoyable working environment Support new members of staff providing a mentor role as appropriate Be involved in staff meetings and room meetings Be flexible within the working practices of the setting to meet the needs of the children Listen and respond appropriately to instructions from supervisorsThe setting Follow the dress code to ensure the safety of both children and staff Read, understand and comply with all company policies and procedures Adhere to the health and safety requirements including the risk assessments which should be completeddaily Set targets as a room and a setting to drive forward improvements Involve yourself with the growth and development of the setting, meeting Ofsted requirements Ensure any delegated responsibilities are fulfilled efficiently and seek advice or assistance if necessaryHousekeeping Ensure general cleanliness and tidiness of the whole setting, not just specifically your own area on a dailybasis Maintain the setting to a high standard including regular deep cleaning Sterilise toys and equipment frequently

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities Work with and support children to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play,learn and develop Work as part of a team to give support to other team members throughout the setting Build and maintain strong partnerships with parentsDuties and responsibilities:Children Be patient, fun, understanding, kind, sensitive, consistent and loving to children in our care Check and be aware of individual childrens allergies in the room in which you are working, ensuring they aredisplayed correctly Ensure all children receive a warm welcome and time is taken to take any messages from parents Provide verbal feedback to parents at the end of the day, showing a special interest in each individual child Wash and change children when required, not necessarily at set times Provide comfort and reassurance to an upset or poorly childKey worker duties Know and understand the EYFS, Characteristics of Effective Learning, British Values, Ofsted guidance andother regulations relating to your post. Be a keyworker to a group of children Be responsible for tracking the learning and development for this group of children Record all observations on Tapestry Highlight any gaps in attainment and where children need additional support. Create a close bond with each child and their family Be a point of contact should parents need to raise concerns or seek advice Feedback to parents about their childs progress at an annual parents evening Work with parents of SEN children to give full integration into the setting Be responsible for the intimate care for your key children Be a key worker buddy to a colleague and cover their key worker duties in their absenceEYFS Ensure there is sufficient planning each week, and check your teams planning. Ensure planning offers varied activities to meet the needs and age of each child as an individual Plan activities which extend childrens learning and challenge what they already know Implement activities which are a mix of child and adult led activity Be involved in and implement the planning required to offer each unique child a structured and flexibleroutine so that all children can develop at their own pace Complete at least one observation per key child per week to a high standard Ensure childrens learning journeys are up to date and of a high standard check weekly Ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meets the needs of individual children from differingcultures and religious backgrounds at all stages of development Understand and model positive behaviour reinforcement in line with the policy, in order todevelop childrens behaviourSafeguarding Raise concerns regarding a childs health or welfare immediately with the Manager, Deputy or DesignatedSafeguarding Officer ensuring the correct paperwork is completed. Raise any concerns regarding a childs development or emotional needs with the Manager or Deputy Report any concerns regarding staff immediately following the procedure in the whistleblowing policy andcompleting the correct paperwork Actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and adults in the workplace Work within the parameters set out in the safeguarding policy Ensure each child is collected by someone known to setting, following the collection procedure Ensure all children are recorded on the register as soon as they enter the setting and signed out upondepartureHealth and well being Report all accidents and incidents on to the manager and parents All medicines must be administered by the Manager or Deputy and witnessed by a second member of staff Administer first aid as required Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant and social sharing Prepare bottles and meals as requiredTraining and development Undertake any additional training necessary to fulfil your role Ensure your own training file is kept up to date and inform manager of any specific training you feel youwould benefit from in your 1:1 or Appraisal.General Use Tapestry to register children, activities, nappies, meals and sleeps for the whole room and not only keychildren Communicate effectively and be available to parents and carers Maintain confidentiality at all times Ensure your work is GDPR compliant at all times Ensure activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner according to Statutory responsibilities Ensure emergency procedures are followed at all timesStaff team Ensure good working relationships and show respect to your colleagues and supervisors Support all other staff and engage in promoting a happy and enjoyable working environment Support new members of staff providing a mentor role as appropriate Be involved in staff meetings and room meetings Be flexible within the working practices of the setting to meet the needs of the children Listen and respond appropriately to instructions from supervisorsThe setting Follow the dress code to ensure the safety of both children and staff Read, understand and comply with all company policies and procedures Adhere to the health and safety requirements including the risk assessments which should be completeddaily Set targets as a room and a setting to drive forward improvements Involve yourself with the growth and development of the setting, meeting Ofsted requirements Ensure any delegated responsibilities are fulfilled efficiently and seek advice or assistance if necessaryHousekeeping Ensure general cleanliness and tidiness of the whole setting, not just specifically your own area on a dailybasis Maintain the setting to a high standard including regular deep cleaning Sterilise toys and equipment frequently

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifiaction Child Care
• PFA

Desirable

• Send Qualification

Experiance SEND

Essential

• Qualifiaction Child Care understand SEND
• SENCO EXPERIANCE

Desirable

• DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 SEND

Assessment Knowledge

Essential

• Send Report and assessments experiance

Desirable

• Intervention experiance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifiaction Child Care
• PFA

Desirable

• Send Qualification

Experiance SEND

Essential

• Qualifiaction Child Care understand SEND
• SENCO EXPERIANCE

Desirable

• DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 SEND

Assessment Knowledge

Essential

• Send Report and assessments experiance

Desirable

• Intervention experiance.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Day Nursery

19 Craven Road

Reading

RG15LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Day Nursery

19 Craven Road

Reading

RG15LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

nursery manager

michelle thatcher

[email protected]

01183227112

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8403085CORB4NUR

Job locations

Rainbow Day Nursery

19 Craven Road

Reading

RG15LE

United Kingdom

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