Nursery Third in Charge

Position: Nursery Room Leader
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round
Salary: £36,670.40 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, just a short stroll from Oxted Station and St Mary's Primary School, our nursery is a warm and inviting space. Here, children feel safe, valued, and inspired every day. Our nurturing rooms are filled with natural light, while our outdoor play areas encourage curiosity and confidence to flourish. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children!

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

• £1,000 Joining 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 updates on the EyLog system and child learning journals
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments
• Maintain accurate records 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

*Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.

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
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Understanding of the EYFS statutory framework 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 background.