Room Leader – Woodberry Waterlooville Day Nursery
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!
Woodberry Waterlooville is 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 offer excellent transport links, free onsite parking, and a warm, supportive team culture.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
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
Your Role as Room Leader:
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
What We’re Looking For:
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 to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.