Welcome to Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool!
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
Located in the heart of Oxted, our nursery is a home away from home—a nurturing space where children feel safe, valued, and inspired every day. Just a 10-minute stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary's Primary School, we offer the perfect blend of convenience and calm. Inside, our cozy, sunlit rooms buzz with happy exploration, while our inviting outdoor play areas encourage curiosity and confidence to flourish. Join us in making a real difference in children's lives!
Why Join Us?
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
Your Role as Room Leader:
As a 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 children's 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 related to children and staff on the EyMan system
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor
* Understand and uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS
*Please note that duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
What You Need to Succeed:
* 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 - 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 treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring that all children and families receive the support they need. Discrimination of any kind has no place in our community.