Senior Nursery Team Lead & Safeguarding Lead

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Rugby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension & wellbeing

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery in Rugby, Warwickshire, is seeking a Third in Charge to lead, mentor and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will champion safeguarding, health and safety, and build strong partnerships with families and professionals.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification, previous EY experience in senior roles, and confident decision-making.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years setting – ideally as Third in Charge or Room Leader.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of child protection regulations.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Engage with Local Authority to support occupancy and practice.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery in Rugby, Warwickshire, is seeking a Third in Charge to lead, mentor and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will champion safeguarding, health and safety, and build strong partnerships with families and professionals.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification, previous EY experience in senior roles, and confident decision-making.