Third In Charge

Job Description

Third in Charge

Salary: 31800 per annum

Full-Time 40 hours per week

Ready to take the next step in your early years career Our clients Good Ofsted-rated nursery is looking for a Third in Charge to join their leadership team - bringing confidence warmth and early years expertise to a charming setting with bright spacious rooms a wonderful garden and regular forest school sessions woven into daily life.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential
• Experience as a Third in Charge Senior Practitioner or Room Leader within a nursery setting
• A warm confident leadership style that fits naturally into a close-knit nurturing environment
• A solid understanding of EYFS and early childhood development
• Enthusiastic about forest school and outdoor learning
• Reliable organised and a strong communicator with families and staff alike

Whats on Offer

• Heavily discounted childcare
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Staff incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training & development opportunities
• Team events
• Ofsted Good rated charming setting with forest school & wonderful garden

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy in the day-to-day leadership and running of the setting
• Acting as a senior presence across the nursery leading by example and supporting the wider team
• Planning and delivering engaging creative activities in line with EYFS making full use of the forest school sessions and wonderful outdoor garden
• Overseeing your room with confidence creating a warm and stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore and grow
• Observing and documenting childrens development sharing progress meaningfully with families
• Mentoring and supporting practitioners helping to develop a strong and cohesive team
• Deputising for the Manager and Deputy when required maintaining strong leadership and continuity
• Contributing to the nurserys Good Ofsted standards and continuous quality improvement

How to Apply

If you hold a Level 3 or above and have experience in a senior or leadership capacity within a nursery setting wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL234715/DB