Job Description
Third in Charge – Level 3
£31,400 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
We're looking for an experienced Third in Charge to join a newly opened nursery and play an important role in its growing leadership team.
The nursery offers bright, airy rooms, high-quality learning resources and fantastic outdoor spaces, with free-flow access encouraging children to explore, discover and learn through play.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Room Leader ready to develop their leadership skills and help shape a nurturing, inspiring Early Years environment.
What We're Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
- Previous experience as a Nursery Room Leader or above – essential
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
- Experience leading and supporting a team of practitioners
- Confidence supporting nursery operations and maintaining high standards of care
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- A proactive, nurturing and hands-on approach
What's On Offer
- Discounted childcare
- Life assurance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Benefits and rewards portal
- Competitive annual leave package
- Christmas closure
- Excellent career progression opportunities
Supporting the Nursery Leadership Team
- Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations
- Lead, motivate and support the nursery team
- Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS
- Promote engaging, child-led learning across indoor and outdoor environments
- Mentor practitioners and support their professional development
- Oversee children's observations, assessments and developmental progress
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
- Support staff deployment and the smooth running of daily routines
- Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and nursery standards
- Take on additional leadership responsibilities when required
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL267369/JG
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Third In Charge in Southampton employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
