At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £30,754.90, 50% childcare discount, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with excellent professional development opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting required.
The predicted salary is between 27185 - 29000 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool, c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG
Salary – Starting from £30,754.90 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full Time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday
Location – Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for a non room based Third in Charge to join our Basildon nursery located in Essex, SS14 3DG. This role is a maternity cover for around 9-12 months.
Our Benefits
- Starting from £30,754.90 per annum
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As a Third in Charge, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child’s needs. When required, you will also act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, promote the nursery to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth, and engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offering and support practice across all areas of the nursery.
What we’re looking for
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similar
- Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
- Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
Nursery Third in Charge (mat cover) in Basildon employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery & Preschool is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. With competitive salaries starting from £30,754.90 per annum, generous benefits including 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, we empower our employees to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in our care.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
