Job Description

Join Our Passionate Team at Woodlands Day Nursery - Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!



Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We're on the lookout for a dedicated Room Leader to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Woodlands Day Nursery, nestled in the heart of Woodlands Court, Oxted.



26,520 per annum



40 hours per week



Just a 10-minute stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary's Primary School, our nursery is a calm, inspiring space where children flourish -- and where you'll be supported to grow and thrive too.



At Family First, we believe happy teams create happy children. That's why we offer:

750 Welcome Bonus:

A warm start to your journey with us*



400 Qualification Bonus - for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*



Extra Time Off - 24 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off - all paid!



75% Childcare Discount - because we care for your little ones too



Wellbeing Support - confidential helpline for life's ups and downs



Career Development - personalised training and growth opportunities



Refer a Friend Bonus - earn up to 750!*

Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner:

As a valued member of our team, you'll:

Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences



Ensure EYFS standards are met with care and creativity



Promote a clean, safe, and nurturing environment



Build strong bonds with children and families through our key person approach



Collaborate with your team in regular meetings and ongoing development



Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential



Fluent in written and spoken English - essential



Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - desirable



Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable



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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.



Woodlands 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