Nursery Third in Charge — Lead & Inspire the Team

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a Third in Charge to lead and inspire a nursery team delivering high‑quality care and education. You will ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, and collaborate with parents and professionals to support each child's development.

The role requires Level 3+ Early Years qualification, previous leadership in early years, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Confident decision maker with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection requirements.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.
• Effective communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support nursery team to deliver high‑quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Maintain partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.
• Support retention and occupancy growth through positive practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a Third in Charge to lead and inspire a nursery team delivering high‑quality care and education. You will ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, and collaborate with parents and professionals to support each child's development.

The role requires Level 3+ Early Years qualification, previous leadership in early years, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and