Senior Nursery Lead & Safeguarding Champion

Bright Horizons; Farnham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Bonus up to £1,500 linked to Ofsted

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank hols +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP /

Early access to wages

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Westchester House Nursery and Preschool in Farnham is seeking a Third in Charge to lead and mentor a team, ensuring outstanding care and education for children. You will promote child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding, and collaborate with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.

The role includes acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, strengthening partnerships with local authorities, and supporting occupancy growth across the nursery.

Qualifications

• Confident decision maker with leadership experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection requirements.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.
• Promote the nursery to support retention and occupancy growth.
• Engage with Local Authority to align practice across the nursery.

Skills

Decision making

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnership building

Communication skills

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 and mentor a team, ensuring outstanding care and education for children. You will promote child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding, and collaborate with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.

The role includes acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, strengthening partnerships with local authorities, and supporting occupancy growth across the nursery.