Senior Nursery Practitioner / Third in Charge

Hiring People; London Borough of Ealing; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple Montessori School London is seeking a confident Third in Charge to lead our nursery team. You will partner with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards, ensuring safe, engaging environments for children and families.

The role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to step up when senior managers are absent. You will influence daily activities, events, and safeguarding practices to support the team.

Formación

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification required.
• Proven experience leading a team in an early years or educational setting.
• Experience and confidence running day-to-day nursery operations.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, support and motivate the nursery team with clear direction.
• Own day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of senior managers.
• Ensure staffing, safety and efficient operation of the nursery.
• Support practitioners to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Proactive

Safeguarding knowledge

Educación

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Herramientas

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Descripción del empleo

Apple Montessori School London is looking for a confident, experienced and proactive Third in Charge to join our nursery team as soon as possible.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is ready to take on a key leadership role and make a real difference to the children, families and team.

What's in it for you?

• A supportive team: Join a friendly team where everyone plays an important role in the success of the business.
• A positive working environment: Work in a business that values hard work, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Opportunity to grow: Develop your skills, gain valuable experience and build your confidence in the role.
• Be part of something meaningful: Take pride in your work and see the difference you make to the day-to-day running and success of the business.
• A chance to make the role your own: Bring your ideas, initiative and personality to the team, with the opportunity to make a real contribution.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to support the smooth and effective running of the nursery.Importantly, when both the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager are absent, the Third in Charge will be expected to confidently step up, take the lead and oversee the day to day operation of the nursery.

About the Role

The Third in Charge will play an active role in leading the team and maintaining the high standards we expect across our nursery.

Responsibilities will include

• Leading, supporting and motivating the nursery team, providing clear direction and acting as a positive role model.
• Taking responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery in the absence of both the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Ensuring staff are appropriately deployed and that the nursery operates safely and efficiently.
• Supporting practitioners in delivering high quality care, education and learning experiences.
• Ensuring rooms are tidy, organised, well resourced and ready for the children each day.
• Completing and managing food orders, ensuring the nursery has the supplies required.
• Supporting the organisation of special events, celebrations and seasonal activities.
• Decorating and preparing the nursery for events, creating welcoming and engaging environments for children and families.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, cleanliness and presentation.
• Supporting staff with their day to day responsibilities and providing guidance when required.
• Building positive and professional relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Dealing confidently with questions, concerns and day to day issues.
• Taking initiative and identifying what needs to be done without always waiting for direction.
• Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with other operational and leadership responsibilities as required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who isconfident, hands on, organised and an excellent team leader.

You will be someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, remains calm under pressure and is comfortable making decisions.Most importantly, you will have the confidence and ability tostep up and lead the nursery when senior management are absent.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 or higher full and relevant Early Years qualification.
• Proven experienceleading a team within an early years or educational setting.
• Experience and confidence in taking responsibility for the day to day running of a nursery or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of theEYFS.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• In date Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make appropriate decisions.
• Proactive, reliable and willing to get involved in all aspects of nursery life.
• A genuine passion for providing outstanding care, education and experiences for children.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone whodoesn't need to be told what needs doing.You will take pride in the nursery environment, support your colleagues and be willing to get involved wherever needed.

Whether it is leading the team, ensuring the rooms are ready for the children, completing food orders, preparing for an event or dealing with an unexpected situation, you will be someone whotakes ownership and gets things done.This is an important leadership position, and we are looking for someone who is ready tostep up, lead with confidence and make a positive impact.

What's in it for you?

• A supportive team: Join a friendly team where everyone plays an important role in the success of the business.
• A positive working environment: Work in a business that values hard work, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Opportunity to grow: Develop your skills, gain valuable experience and build your confidence in the role.
• Be part of something meaningful: Take pride in your work and see the difference you make to the day-to-day running and success of the business.
• A chance to make the role your own: Bring your ideas, initiative and personality to the team, with the opportunity to make a real contribution.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of their right to work.