Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Room Leader

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Can you manage, inspire, encourage and motivate a team in your room while taking on board their ideas and working together?

Do you possess the magic and sparkle that makes every child feel special?

Can you pretend to be a cat or a Prince at the drop of a hat, while eating a birthday cake made of mud?

Can you read a story and sing in front of a varied audience - big or small?

Can you wipe a nose, give a cuddle and clean a table whilst helping a little person in putting on their slippers?

Would you enjoy exploring our local environment with the children, which may include getting wet and muddy?

Do you have the ability to count small, fast moving little people?

Do you have a heightened sense of smell that can seek out a smelly nappy at 20 paces and a cast iron tummy that can manage the whiff when changing it?

You might be just the person we are looking for.

Our fantastic Staff Day Nursery is based in the grounds of Kingston Hospital and provides day care for children, aged 3 months to 4 years, whose parents/carers are employed by Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a fun and passionate qualified childcare professional, minimum level 3 in childcare and education (or equivalent) and a current PFA certificate, who will enjoy working within a dedicated, established team who are committed to providing an outstanding quality of provision. You will be working within a qualified team in our baby room.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Nursery Manager and Deputy in the provision of day care for children of staff working at Kingston Hospital N.H.S. Trust and to deputise for the Manager or Deputy, covering the full range of service in their absence as required.

To ensure that the Nursery provides a high standard of care within the regulations governing the care of children aged 3 months - 5years.

Room Leader responsibilities include leading staff in providing childcare for children aged 3 months - 5 year olds.

This job sounds too good to be true, but it gets even better...

* You will be working shifts between 7am & 5.30pm, covering a 37.5 hour week.

*You will get 27 days annual leave per year - this increases with service. (+ Bank Holidays)

*We provide you with t-shirts & hoodies as part of our uniform.

*You will have access to NHS discounts at various shops, restaurant's & many more.

* All new members of staff are automatically enrolled into the NHS pension scheme.

*We have excellent transport links with Norbiton Station at the end of the road & numerous buses stopping on the hospital site or at the end of the road.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN- 7435893-A&C-DK-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road (Nursery entrance is on Wolverton Avenue)

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To maintain a high standard of care for every child attending Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery.

2. To be aware of all the needs of the children who attend the nursery and encourage their development in every area.

3. To organise and plan activities, taking in to account the childrens individual interests, needs and developmental requirements. Ensure the childrens educational needs are being met within relation to the Early Years Curriculum guidance.

4. Oversee the planning and developmental progress of all the children within your group room, ensuring Key Workers maintain up to date records for all areas of their key childrens development.

5. Provide supervision and support to the practitioners working within your room and the setting as required.

6. To assist in the day to day management of the Staff Nursery where necessary. This may include providing budgetary and statistical information and other reports as required.

7. Regularly update the Nursery Manager on the childrens development and staff progress, highlighting any concerns you may have.

8. To produce reports for childcare and work experience students as required.

Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information.