At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the baby room team to deliver exceptional care and learning.
- Company: Join a family-owned nursery with a strong reputation for high-quality childcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% childcare discount, company pension, and flexible working patterns.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience leading an Early Years room.
- Baby Room Leader / Third in Charge
- 📍 Booth Lane, Middlewich
- £14.75 per hour | 40 hours per week
Revive Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned nursery in Middlewich to recruit an experienced and passionate Baby Room Leader / Third in Charge.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming nursery with a strong reputation for high-quality childcare, where you'll lead the baby room while working alongside the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager as part of the leadership team.
About the Nursery
Our client is a family-owned nursery with a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional care and education for children aged 0–5.
Their vision is to create a warm, homely environment where every child feels safe, valued and inspired to learn.
They believe every child is unique and deserves a personalised learning journey that nurtures confidence, curiosity and independence.
The nursery cares for 88 children across four rooms and has a dedicated team of 18 staff.
They have recently embarked on their Curiosity Approach Accreditation journey, placing creativity, exploration and child-led learning at the heart of everything they do.
The team culture is friendly, supportive and child-focused.
Staff work collaboratively, communicate openly and genuinely support one another.
As the nursery continues to grow, they are looking for a confident Third in Charge to become an integral part of the leadership team and help maintain the high standards the setting is known for.
The Role
As Baby Room Leader / Third in Charge, you will
- Lead and inspire the baby room team to deliver exceptional care and learning.
- Create a nurturing, stimulating environment where babies can flourish.
- Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Lead by example, maintaining high standards of safeguarding and Early Years practice.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Coach and mentor your team, promoting confidence, consistency and professional growth.
- Help create an enabling environment that encourages curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who
- Holds a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
- Has previous experience leading an Early Years room, ideally within a baby room.
- Is an approachable and inspiring leader.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare.
- Shares the nursery's values of teamwork, nurturing relationships and child-centred learning.
- Salary & Hours
- 40 hours per week
* Flexible working pattern
- 4 longer days with one weekday off, or
- 5 shorter working days
Benefits
- 50% childcare discount
- Company pension
- Free on-site staff parking
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats
- Star of the Month recognition scheme
- Free access to the Noodle Now online training platform
- Regular Cheshire East training (online and face-to-face)
- Excellent career progression opportunities, with a strong commitment to promoting from within
- Apply Today
If you're an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, Revive Recruitment would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity and become part of a nursery that invests in its people, values teamwork and is committed to giving every child the very best start in life
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