Nursery Third in charge & SENCO

Little Elms Daycare; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Greenwich is seeking a Third in Charge & SENCO to join their management team. You will oversee daily operations, provide leadership, and engage with children and parents. The role requires a minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare and experience working with children. You will manage the nursery in the absence of senior staff and assess children needing additional help as SENCO. Offering a competitive salary up to £32,760 per annum for a full-time position, this is a great opportunity for passionate childcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early years setting.
• At least 1 years’ experience as a Nursery Practitioner or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence for potential travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Oversee staff and children to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assess and support children needing additional support as SENCO.

Skills

Strong leadership abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in English language

Education

Minimum Level 3 or above in Childcare

Qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Third in Charge & SENCO to join our management team in our Greenwich nursery. The successful candidate will assist in managing daily operations, providing leadership, and ensuring high-quality childcare services.

Duties

• Manage the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager
• Oversee staff and children to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
• Lead by example, demonstrating excellent childcare practices
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in nursery operations
• Support the team in delivering outstanding care and education

The SENCO part of the role will involve assessing and supporting children that may need additional support, completing referrals and liaising with parents and other professionals to ensure the best opportunities are provided for the child. There will be allocated office time each week to complete admin tasks for the SENCO role.

Skills

• Minimum Level 3 or above in Childcare.
• Experience working with children in an early years setting
• Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate staff
• Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues
• Valid driving licence for potential travel requirements
• Proficient in English language for effective interaction with all parties
• Qualifications in Early Childhood Education or relevant field

Join our team as the Third in Charge to make a positive impact on children's early years development.

Key Responsibilities

We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to be based in our Greenwich Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £32,760 per annum, depending on experience, working Full time (40 hours per week) – 4 days a week.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent
• Level 2 / 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children

Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.

A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.

Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre-school years.

Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.