Third in Charge

Salary: £31,800 per annum

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Our client's 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

What's 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 children's 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 nursery's 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, we'd 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