Nursery Third in Charge

Grandir UK Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is hiring a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge for the Kiddi Caru Day Nursery at Abingdon Park in Abingdon. The role supports children, plans activities, and helps them thrive daily within a safe, welcoming environment.

Salary ranges from £28,184 to £30,992, with regular pay reviews and strong benefits. The position offers flexible working options and genuine career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates caring, enthusiastic approach to children.
• Requires Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under guidance of Level 3 practitioners.
• Maintaining a safe, engaging, welcoming environment.
• Following company policies, safeguarding procedures, and operational practices.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Attending staff meetings and training as required.

Skills

Supervising children

Safeguarding procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualified practitioner

Job description

Salary £28,184- £30,992(depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abingdon Park is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You'll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

At Kiddi Caru Abingdon Park, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

About Our Nursery

Our beautifully renovated townhouse welcomes families with a bright, inviting staircase leading to the heart of the nursery. Spread across two floors, our nursery features six bright, calm rooms and spacious gardens, creating the perfect indoor and outdoor environment for your child to grow and flourish every day.

Our large gardens provide a variety of exciting spaces for children to explore and grow. From peaceful quiet areas to hands-on mud kitchens, planting zones, and climbing equipment, there is something for every child to enjoy, encouraging both active play and moments of calm.

Great Location and Transport Links

Conveniently located in the heart of Abington, just off the A45, our nursery is easily accessible for local families and only a 15-minute drive from the M1. Situated opposite Abington Park, we regularly make the most of this beautiful natural space for outdoor learning experiences. With main bus routes and good train links nearby, getting to us is simple.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Maintaining a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment.
• Following company policies, safeguarding procedures, and operational practices.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Attending staff meetings, planning sessions, and training as required.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

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