Room Leader | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£36,943 - £44,900 pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sutton, SM2 5PT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Play House Day Nursery, Nursery Room Leader,

Band 5, 37.5 hours per week as maternity cover,

Based at Sutton, Surrey.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to 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.

The role of the Early Years 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.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

2.1 To team lead a staff group.

2.2 To be responsible for the nursery in management absence.

2.3 To carry out performance development reviews with your staff, setting objectives and giving constructive support in performance development.

2.4 To carry out regular supervisions of staff to monitor development.

2.5 To take the lead in planning and organising the smooth running of a group room.

2.6 To plan, hold and record team meetings.

2.7 To attend evening staff meetings and contribute to the development of other staff at these meetings.

2.8 To have a willingness to broaden and develop your own expertise in creating a high-quality learning environment for children from birth to five years

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

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