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 an experienced, Level 3-qualified Room Leader ready to take real
ownership of a room: shaping the environment, leading a small team of early years teachers,
and being the person families trust to know their child inside out. This is a role with genuine
responsibility, genuine support — and a salary that reflects both.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, maintaining the high standards of learning
and care that Woodentops is known for
• Line-manage and develop a small team of early years teachers, providing mentorship,
guidance and regular feedback
• Bring our story-led curriculum to life — planning and delivering rich, EYFS-aligned
experiences that draw on your knowledge of child development
• Build strong, consistent relationships with children, families and colleagues across the
nursery
• Monitor and maintain standards of observation, key-person practice and safeguarding
across your room
• Work closely with senior leadership, contributing ideas and supporting the wider
setting
ABOUT YOU
• Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education or the
Children’s Workforce (essential)
• At least one year’s experience in a room leader, senior or supervisory role within a
nursery
• Deep knowledge of EYFS, child development and safeguarding
• Confident, calm and organised — you lead by example and bring people with you
• Excellent communication skills with children, families and colleagues
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
WHAT WE OFFER
• £35,000+ per year, reviewed annually — among the highest for this role in south-west
London
• 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 5, EYITT and further qualifications for those looking to
progress
• 2 INSET days per year for professional development
• Regular team dinners and a close-knit, supportive leadership team
• Generous staff childcare discount
• Company pension and cycle to work scheme
• Senior leadership opportunities within our growing 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.