Senior Nursery Practitioner

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, inviting space filled with natural light and the joyful sounds of exploration. Here, children thrive through care and connection, and our dedicated team is empowered to grow and make a real difference.

We are on the lookout for a passionate Room Leader to join our vibrant team! This full-time position requires you to work 40 hours a week, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification, we want to hear from you!

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a fantastic 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 a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development
• Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality records on 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
• Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS

To excel in this role, you should have:

• 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 statutory framework for the EYFS - Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected 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.