Nursery Third in Charge (Southfields)

Love Childcare Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Cashback Plan

Blue Light Card discounts

Leadership development opportunities

Long service rewards

32 days annual leave

Job summary

Love Childcare Recruitment is assisting a family-run nursery in Southfields, London to recruit an experienced Nursery Third In Charge. You will support the Nursery Manager and Deputy, lead health and safety, and step up as the designated leader in their absence.

The role offers a £35,000 salary, a supportive culture, and development opportunities through funded training and mentorship as the group expands with new sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a room leader in a nursery setting.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and safety across the nursery.
• Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, stepping in as designated leader when required.
• Support staff across rooms, contribute to curriculum delivery, and maintain strong parent communication.

Skills

Health & Safety Lead

Leadership support

Curriculum support

Staff communication

Education

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare

Job description

Nursery Third In Charge in Southfields, London - Family-Run Nursery Group

£35,000 salary

Location: Southfields, London. Nursery is a short walk from Southfields Station

Working pattern: Full-time hours across a 4-day week, giving you 3 days off every week

Our client is a family-run nursery group with a strong reputation for warm, high-quality early years care. They're looking for an experienced Third in Charge to take on the Health & Safety Lead role within their Southfields setting, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager and stepping up as designated leader in their absence.

This is a genuine opportunity to grow into nursery leadership within a business built around a thoughtfully blended curriculum, combining EYFS, the group's own FIRST Curriculum, and Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired learning. The group backs that with real investment in its people too: specialised training, funding towards further qualifications, and mentorship from experienced early years professionals, all within a business that's actively growing and opening new sites. If you're ready to take the next step into leadership somewhere that genuinely supports your development, this is worth a look.

On offer is a strong £35,000 salary, a supportive family-run culture, and a benefits package that goes well beyond the basics.

Key responsibilities:

• Health and safety: Leading on safety, compliance and risk management across the nursery.

• Leadership support: Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, and stepping up as designated leader when required.

• Staff and curriculum support: Supporting staff across rooms, contributing to curriculum delivery, and maintaining strong parent communication.

About you:

• Experienced: Experience working as a room leader in a nursery setting.

• Qualified: Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare or equivalent, with a higher qualification desirable.

• Knowledgeable: A good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements, and confident supporting and leading colleagues.

What's in it for you:

• A Medical Cashback Plan worth over £1,000 a year, covering GP access, health screening, dental, optical and more.

• Blue Light Card discounts, leadership development opportunities, and long service rewards.

• 32 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays and 4 personal wellbeing days.