Senior Early Years Lead and Third in Charge

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; St. Day; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Westchester House Nursery and Preschool in Farnham is seeking a Third in Charge to lead, mentor and support a caring team delivering exceptional early years education. You will promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with families and professionals.

This role requires a full relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification and priorEarly Years leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally in a leadership role such as Third in Charge, Room Leader, or Early Years Educator
• Confident decision maker with experience supporting and leading others
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and related legislative requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding across the nursery
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required and engage with Local Authority to support practice

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Partnerships with parents

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Westchester House Nursery and Preschool in Farnham is seeking a Third in Charge to lead, mentor and support a caring team delivering exceptional early years education. You will promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with families and professionals.

This role requires a full relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification and priorEarly Years leadership experience.