Portishead, United Kingdom | Posted on 31/10/2026
Hours: Full-time (40 hours, Monday–Friday) with flexible options available
Location: Lakehouse Nursery (free on-site parking)
At Lakehouse Nursery,we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Third in Chargeto join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility,recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturingenvironment where both children and colleagues thrive.
We believe thebest outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams.Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- FlexibleWorking Options: 4 or 5 days,part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
- 33 Days PaidHoliday: 24 daysannual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
- 75% ChildcareDiscount for your ownchildren
- CareerGrowth: Tailoredtraining, development and promotion opportunities
- Health &Wellbeing Support: Confidentialhelpline and wellbeing resources
- SupportiveCulture: Warm,inclusive team with staff socials and appreciationtreats
- CompanyPension and freeon-site parking
- DBS PaidFor: We cover thecost of your enhanced DBS check
- UniformProvided: So you’reready from day one
The Role
As a Nursery Thirdin Charge, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe,engaging environment. You will:
- Support thenursery leadership team by leading through positive rolemodelling and maintaining high standards.
- Guide anddevelop staff through coaching, supervision and teamcollaboration.
- Build strongpartnerships with parents and carers through effectivecommunication and support.
- Help maintainstaffing, ratios and the smooth day-to-day running of thenursery.
About You
You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a differenceevery day.
- Confidentwritten and spoken English
- Experience in anEarly Years setting
- Knowledge ofEYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why JoinUs?
Children love exploring the well-established gardens, which offer year-round interest in changing seasons and attract wildlife, including notably tame starlings.As part ofthe Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to greatresources, strong professional development and the opportunity toprogress into senior roles.
Please note: We areunable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed tosafeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect allstaff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure andBarring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. Thispost will be subject to enhanced checks as part of ourSafeguarding Duty.
Lakehouse Nursery ispart of the Family First Group where we take great care to treateveryone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities toany other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We arecommitted to providing equality of opportunity andanti-discriminatory practice for all children and familiesaccording to their individual needs. Discrimination on the groundsof gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civilpartnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment,pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or politicalbelief has no place within the Family First Group
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Nursery Third in Charge in Portishead employer: Family First
Family First is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its staff and the children they care for. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working hours, and generous benefits such as 33 days of holiday and a 75% childcare discount, employees are empowered to thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Join our Sutton Coldfield team and be part of a culture that values growth, collaboration, and meaningful connections with families.
