# Nursery Deputy Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursery-deputy-manager/d7f4702d-93dd-4629-8794-c8c573ef81b7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursery-deputy-manager/d7f4702d-93dd-4629-8794-c8c573ef81b7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc HCAS - **Contract type:** 15 months (Fixed Term until 20 September 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T13:21:38.871Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Sutton/The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v8052500 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8052500?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Play House Day Nursery, Nursery DeputyManager , Band 6, 37.5 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Leader to support the nursery manager and team and care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition you should have leadership experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care. For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Sinclair, Nursery Manager on 0208 661 3002. ### Main duties of the job The role of the Deputy is to work under the direction of the Nursery Manager and deputise for them as and when necessary. The post holder will support the Manager in the operational management of the Nursery and will lead on planning and organising activities. The ability to supervise staff and undertake any administration as needed is required along with the ability to communicate effectively with parents/carers. To provide high standards of childcare and education, ensure the aims and objectives of the nursery are fulfilled and provide a safe, caring environment whilst in your role as Deputy and Early Years Leader. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification Child Care & Education - To lead a team and ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to the age and ability of the individual child. - To take the lead in planning and organising the smooth running of the nursery as and when required. - Can adjust and adapt to challenging situations, and organise play activities during these times. - To be actively involved in curriculum planning and support staff in delivering the Foundation Stage curriculum and ensure they are monitoring children’s progress and recording this regularly and appropriately. - To plan, hold and record team meetings. ## Job Details Play House Day Nursery, Nursery DeputyManager , Band 6, 37.5 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Leader to support the nursery manager and team and care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition you should have leadership experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care. For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Sinclair, Nursery Manager on 0208 661 3002. ## Job Description The role of the Deputy is to work under the direction of the Nursery Manager and deputise for them as and when necessary. The post holder will support the Manager in the operational management of the Nursery and will lead on planning and organising activities. The ability to supervise staff and undertake any administration as needed is required along with the ability to communicate effectively with parents/carers. To provide high standards of childcare and education, ensure the aims and objectives of the nursery are fulfilled and provide a safe, caring environment whilst in your role as Deputy and Early Years Leader. ## Responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification Child Care & Education To lead a team and ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to the age and ability of the individual child. To take the lead in planning and organising the smooth running of the nursery as and when required. Can adjust and adapt to challenging situations, and organise play activities during these times. To be actively involved in curriculum planning and support staff in delivering the Foundation Stage curriculum and ensure they are monitoring children’s progress and recording this regularly and appropriately. To plan, hold and record team meetings. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience of working as an Early Years Leader with children 0-5 years in full day care. - Ability to lead a team. - Experience of working with a team in a Day Care setting - Understanding of the Education Inspection Framework - Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers, external agencies and relevant child support roles. - Experience of maintaining development records and writing reports. ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Good use of initiative. - A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. ### Education/Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 5 or equivalent in Childcare & Education - Safeguarding Children Training and experience **Desirable** - Recognised relevant qualification at NVQ Level 5 Early Years and Education or equivalent - Paediatric First Aid Certificate ### Skills/Abilities/Knowledge **Essential** - An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. - Understand the EYFS including curriculum and general requirements. - Understand the safeguarding children policy and procedure. - ICT skills ## Documents - [282-od1555 jdps (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342039) - [royal marsden trust values (pdf, 715.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2360) - [282-od1555 job features form (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342038) - [workplace wellbeing and rewards guide (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2580) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.