At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Join a nurturing nursery with a focus on community and child development.
- Benefits: Free childcare for the first month, 31 days holiday, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant, eco-friendly nursery environment with great growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Join Our Team as a Nursery Third in charge and Baby Room Leader! Innsworth is looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Third in charge to guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: £15 - £15 per Hour (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: 40 hours – Working four days 7.30 - 6pm with no set day off.
Location: The Old Station Nursery Innsworth, Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucestershire, GL3 1ET.
About our Nursery: The Old Station Nursery Innsworth provides exceptional childcare in a purpose-built, eco-friendly setting opposite Imjin Barracks. The nursery features spacious, sunlit rooms ideal for exploration, with a sedum roof and rainwater harvesting. Outdoor spaces include a mud kitchen, vegetable garden, and engaging activities. The nursery is just 5 minutes from the A40 with parking available next to Costcutter.
What being a Nursery Room Leader involves:
- Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy.
- Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
- Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
- Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
- Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.
- Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
- Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development.
- Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
Nursery Third in Charge in Tewkesbury employer: The Old Station Nursery
At The Old Station Nursery Innsworth, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and wellbeing of our team. With a supportive work culture that includes generous childcare perks, extensive holiday allowances, and access to professional development through The National College, we empower our staff to thrive in their roles. Our eco-friendly nursery environment not only fosters creativity and exploration for children but also provides a fulfilling and rewarding workplace for our employees.
