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Play House Day Nursery, Early Years Leader, Band 5, 37.5 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Leader to run our baby room 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 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 Room Leader is to manage and supervise a team providing a safe, welcoming and warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
The aim of this role is to develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities of the child, providing a learning environment that offers a range of play experiences and activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To team lead a staff group. • To be responsible for the nursery in management absence. • To carry out performance development reviews with your staff, setting objectives and giving constructive support in performance development. • To carry out regular supervisions of staff to monitor development. • To take the lead in planning and organising the smooth running of a group room. • To plan, hold and record team meetings.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
- ICT Skills
- Thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
- Committed and reliable
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory or management experience
- Experience of managing the curriculum
- Experience of working with children in full day care
- Experience of working with a team
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level A-C English
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
- Working towards a higher qualification
Desirable
- Early Years Foundation Degree or BA Honours qualification
- Continuous professional development
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This advert is for Nursery Room Leader with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 15 months (Covering Maternity Leave). The application deadline is 11 Jul 2026.
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