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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