Senior Nursery Lead – Third in Charge (EYFS)

Bright Horizons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Careers coach

Development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool in London is seeking a Third in Charge to lead and mentor a dedicated team, delivering high-quality care and education for children aged preschool to nursery.

You will promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals, while acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required and supporting nursery occupancy growth.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years setting, ideally as Third in Charge or similar.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and compliance with child protection requirements.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding in the nursery.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required and support occupancy growth.

Skills

Confident decision maker

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience as Third in Charge / Room Leader

Job description

Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool in London is seeking a Third in Charge to lead and mentor a dedicated team, delivering high-quality care and education for children aged preschool to nursery.

You will promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals, while acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required and supporting nursery occupancy growth.