Nursery Third in Charge

Refresh Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's nursery in Milton Keynes is looking for a compassionate Third in Charge to provide exceptional care and early childhood education. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience in early years settings. Responsibilities include supporting room leaders, ensuring nursery standards, and creating a nurturing environment for children. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for passionate individuals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days holiday allowance

Wellbeing day

50% childcare discount

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• A minimum of a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• A Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in observing, assessing, and planning for children’s learning & development.

Responsibilities

• Support room leaders to manage rooms and adhere to nursery standards.
• Create an environment supporting individual needs of all children.
• Monitor and improve childcare practices.
• Maintain communication with children, staff, parents, and carers.
• Assume management responsibilities when required.

Skills

Observation

Assessment

Planning for children’s learning & development

Education

Full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Third in Charge to join our Nursery team in Milton Keynes. You will be providing exceptional care and early childhood education to children in our nursery.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children, ensuring their safety, development, and well‑being in a nurturing environment. The role would suit someone who has previously worked as an Early Years Practitioner then Room Leader and looking for the next step up.

Job Information

• Job Title: Third in Charge
• Location: Milton Keynes
• Job Type: Full‑time / Permanent
• Salary: £26,000 - £28,400 per annum

Main Duties

• Supporting the room leaders and practitioners to help manage their rooms and ensure the nursery standards are adhered to at all times
• Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children
• Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices.
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers.
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff.
• Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required.
• Keep costs in line with the agreed budgets.

Person Specification

• A minimum of a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification
• The right to work in the UK
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• A Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Experience of observing, assessing and planning for children’s learning & development

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 31 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Wellbeing day
• 50% childcare discount
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and welcoming team environment.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Room Leader.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License.