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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Room Leader

Salary

£36943 to £44900 per year

Apply on The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for managing and supervising a team to provide a safe, welcoming, and warm environment for the group care of babies, toddlers, and pre-school children.

The successful candidate will have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. Experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care is also essential.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Team leading a staff group
  • Being responsible for the nursery in management absence
  • Carrying out performance development reviews with staff, setting objectives, and giving constructive support
  • Planning and organising the smooth running of a group room
  • Attending evening staff meetings and contributing to the development of other staff
  • Having a willingness to broaden and develop your own expertise in creating a high-quality learning environment for children from birth to five years

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways.

Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS

Skills

Required

  • Childcare and Education
  • GCSE English
  • Team leadership
  • Performance development reviews
  • Planning and organisation

Nice to have

  • Early Years Foundation Degree or BA Honours qualification
  • Continuous professional development

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9282-26-0909

Apply on The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust