Senior Early Years Leader - Third in Charge

The Learning Experience Corp.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £37,003

Holiday entitlement 22 days + bank

Paid overtime & birthday leave

Childcare discount & medical cashback

Life insurance & AVIVA pension

PerkBox discounts

Staff events

Funded qualifications & CPD

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Leatherhead is seeking a Third In Charge to support the Centre Director and Deputy in daily operations, acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and delivering engaging activities using the TLE LEAP curriculum. You will ensure high-quality care and learning for every child while building strong family relationships.

As a leadership-ready practitioner, you will promote positive development, refer to external agencies when needed, and participate in ongoing CPD and

Qualifications

• Full & relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Experience in an early years setting (Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Educator).
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director and Deputy in daily operations.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3).
• Plan and deliver engaging activities using the TLE LEAP curriculum.
• Provide outstanding care and learning experiences for every child.
• Make referrals to external agencies and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Promote positive behaviour and help children manage their feelings and development.
• Build strong relationships with families and promote the nursery to support occupancy growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding Level 3

Childcare expertise

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

The Learning Experience in Leatherhead is seeking a Third In Charge to support the Centre Director and Deputy in daily operations, acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and delivering engaging activities using the TLE LEAP curriculum. You will ensure high-quality care and learning for every child while building strong family relationships.

As a leadership-ready practitioner, you will promote positive development, refer to external agencies when needed, and participate in ongoing CPD and