Nursery Room Leader in Sutton

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.

Main Duties of the Job:

• Manage and supervise a team providing a safe, welcoming, warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers and pre‑school children.
• Develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities of the child, providing a learning environment with a range of play experiences and activities.

Working for Our Organisation:

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. We employ over 4,500 staff across various careers and have hospitals in London and Sutton, plus a Medical Day Care Unit in Kingston. The Trust offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. Flexible working is welcomed from point of hire to support employees' work-life balance.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

• Team lead a staff group.
• Be responsible for the nursery in management's absence.
• Carry out performance development reviews with staff, setting objectives and giving constructive support.
• Conduct regular supervisions of staff to monitor development.
• Lead planning and organizing the smooth running of a group room.
• Plan, hold and record team meetings.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare & Education.
• Working towards a higher qualification.
• Early Years Foundation Degree or BA Honours qualification.

Experience:

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Experience of managing the curriculum.
• Experience of working with children in full day care.
• Experience of working with a team.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• ICT skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Committed and reliable.

Additional Expectations:

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune‑compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the utmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient‑facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Diversity:

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.