Senior Nursery Practitioner

Location: London Road, Waterlooville

Full-Time: 41.25 hours per week

Salary: £28,600 per annum

Join a nurturing, purpose-built nursery where your leadership can truly shine!

At Woodberry Waterlooville, we offer a modern, spacious setting with beautiful gardens and direct outdoor access from every room, designed to encourage free-flow play and exploration. Located just outside the town centre, we provide excellent transport links, free onsite parking, and a warm, supportive team culture.

• Generous Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
• 75% Childcare Discount: for your little ones
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline available
• Career Development: Tailored training and progression opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Bonuses: for bringing great people into our team
• Free Onsite Parking & Excellent Transport Links
• Team Events & Celebrations: throughout the year

• Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences that support children’s development
• Lead by example, promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment
• Support staff with high-quality observations and updates on EyLog
• Champion the key person approach to build secure attachments
• Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure compliance with EYFS
• Safeguard the wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification: Essential
• 1+ Year Experience in Early Years: Essential
• 6+ Months in a Senior Role: Desirable
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted standards
• Fluent in written and spoken English

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Woodberry Day Nursery - Waterlooville is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on any grounds has no place within the Family First Group.