Lead Early Years Team: Third in Charge

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Leave purchase option

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated Third in Charge to lead a team and deliver high-quality early years education and care.

You will promote child welfare, health and safety, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification and previous leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years setting; ideally Third in Charge or Room Leader.
• Confident decision maker with experience supporting others.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and legislative understanding for working with children.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Effective communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding across the nursery.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.
• Promote the nursery to support retention and occupancy growth.
• Engage with the Local Authority to understand local provision and practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated Third in Charge to lead a team and deliver high-quality early years education and care.

You will promote child welfare, health and safety, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification and previous leadership experience are essential.