Senior Nursery Lead — Third in Charge, Kings Hill

Bright Horizons; West Malling; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and GP access

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kings Hill is seeking a Third in Charge to lead a room-based team at our West Malling nursery. You will drive high-quality care and education, ensuring safeguarding and strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

The role requires Level 3+ Early Years qualification, previous leadership experience in an Early Years setting, and a proactive approach to safeguarding and team development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years settings, ideally as Third in Charge or Room Leader.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to build trust with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire the nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding across the setting.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required and support occupancy growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Decision making

Partnerships with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Kings Hill is seeking a Third in Charge to lead a room-based team at our West Malling nursery. You will drive high-quality care and education, ensuring safeguarding and strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

The role requires Level 3+ Early Years qualification, previous leadership experience in an Early Years setting, and a proactive approach to safeguarding and team development.