Nursery Room Leader

Position: Nursery Room Leader

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £33,779.20 per annum

Joining Bonus: £1,000

Welcome to Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, where we create a home away from home for children! Located in the heart of Oxted, our nursery is a warm and inviting space designed to make every child feel safe, valued, and inspired. Just a short stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary's Primary School, we offer the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility.

Our nurturing environment is filled with natural light and the joyful sounds of exploration. Here, children flourish through care and connection, and our dedicated team is supported to grow, thrive, and make a real difference in the lives of our little ones.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1,000 Joining Bonus
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth
• Excellent Transport Links

As our Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development
• Support the holistic development of children—physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality records in the EyLog system and child learning journals
• Lead by example, promoting respect and consistency within the team
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments
• Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor
• Understand and meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.