Nursery Deputy Manager

Play House Day Nursery, Nursery DeputyManager , Band 6, 37.5 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey., 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.

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 .

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.