Woodentops has been part of south-west London family life for nearly 40 years. Family-run
and proudly independent, our three nurseries are part of the White House Family, which has
been educating children in south-west London for generations. The same commitment to
kindness, resilience and the development of confident, independent young people that
defines the White House Preparatory School runs through everything we do at Woodentops
— because we believe that the habits of a lifetime are built in the earliest years.
We are looking for a passionate, qualified Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated team. If
you believe in the transformative power of the earliest years, and you want to work
somewhere that invests seriously in its people and curriculum, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Deliver our story-led curriculum with creativity and purpose, drawing on your
knowledge of how young children learn best
• Act as key person, building warm and trusting relationships with your key children and
their families
• Plan and observe with purpose — documenting children’s learning and using it to
shape what comes next
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture where everyone’s expertise is valued and
shared
• Help create the calm, enriching environment our children and families choose
Woodentops for
ABOUT YOU
• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or the Children’s
Workforce (essential)
• A genuine belief in the professional status of early years teaching and a commitment
to your own development
• Sound knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices
• Warm, reliable and creative — a real team player with excellent communication skills
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
WHAT WE OFFER
• £30,500 per year (£14.70/hr), reviewed annually
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Benenden Healthcare (private health cover), available after 6 months’ service
• Individual training plan with a dedicated external training budget
• Funded support for Level 3 completion, Level 5, and beyond — including the EYITT
(Early Years Initial Teacher Training) for those aiming for Early Years Teacher status
• 2 INSET days per year for professional development
• Regular team dinners and a genuinely close-knit, supportive team
• Generous staff childcare discount
• Company pension and cycle to work scheme
• Clear career progression into senior leadership opportunities within our family of
settings
GETTING HERE
Woodentops Abbeville, 1 Poynders Road, SW4 8NX — nearest tube is Clapham South
(Northern line, 5 min walk). Buses 50, 137 and 355 stop directly on Poynders Road.
Woodentops Clapham Old Town, Rectory Grove, SW4 0EL — nearest tube is Clapham
Common (Northern line, 5 min walk). Buses 77, 87, 137, 345 and 452 serve the Old Town
area.
Woodentops Clapham Park, 24 Thornton Road, SW12 0LF — co-located with the White
House Preparatory School. Nearest station is Balham (Northern line and National Rail, 10
min walk). Buses 50, 133, 137 and 255 serve Thornton Road.
Woodentops has been part of south-west London family life for nearly 40 years. Family-run and proudly independent, our three nurseries are part of the White House Family, which has been educating children in south-west London for generations. The same commitment to kindness, resilience and the development of confident, independent young people that defines the White House Preparatory School runs through everything we do at Woodentops — because we believe that the habits of a lifetime are built in the earliest years.