Nursery Third In Charge

Abacus Ark Nursery Schools; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4-Day Week

32 Days Annual Leave

Medical Cashback Plan

Training & Career Development

Progression opportunities

New site openings

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Descripción de la vacante

Abacus Ark Nursery Schools in London is seeking a Health & Safety Lead to join the leadership team at our Southfields site. This full-time role (40 hours over 4 days) focuses on safety, compliance and risk management across the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.

You will protect children and staff by enforcing high safety standards, conducting checks, and coordinating staff training.

Formación

• Experience working as a room leader in a nursery role.
• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsabilidades

• Leadership support
• Health & Safety lead
• Staff & Room support
• Curriculum and parent support
• Compliance and record keeping

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Proactive

Educación

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare

Descripción del empleo

(Health & Safety Lead)

Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Location: Southfields

Full-Time, Permanent - 40 Hours Over 4 Days

Salary: £35,000

Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued...

Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?

• 4-Day Working Week - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.


• 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)


• Medical Cashback Plan - Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)


• Training & Career Development - including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications


• Progression opportunities within the company


• New site openings - further opportunities available

We Invest Heavily In Our Team With

• Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)


• Long service rewards


• Mental health and wellbeing support


• Annual inset training days (fun & interactive)


• Team social events and celebrations


• Company pension


• Ongoing professional development


• Leadership development opportunities


• Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals


• Inclusive and positive working environment


• First aid and safeguarding training

The Third in Charge (Health & Safety Lead) is a key member of the nursery leadership team, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in running the nursery and acting as a designated leader in their absence when required. As Health & Safety Lead, they are responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and risk management across the nursery. They play a vital role in daily operational tasks, staff support, and parent communication, contributing to the smooth running of the nursery and high‑quality experiences for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership support


• Health & Safety lead


• Staff & Room support


• Curriculum and parent support


• Compliance and record keeping

What We're Looking For

• Experience working as a room leader in a nursery role


• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent


• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting


• Right to work in the UK


• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)


• Ability to provide references


• Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements


• Someone passionate & enthusiastic about early years education


• Someone organised, proactive and confident in leading a room and supporting colleagues


• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills


• Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences

Desirable

• Higher qualification in childcare or education

If you’re ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, we’d love to hear from you!