Third in Charge

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Farnham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Farnham is recruiting a Third in Charge on a fixed-term maternity leave contract. You will help lead a busy nursery, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality care in line with EYFS principles.

The role focuses on nurturing children, building strong relationships with families, and contributing to a supportive, inclusive setting while maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care in line with EYFS.
• Assist in leading and supporting teams, maintaining a positive, collaborative and professional environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and families, supporting development and wellbeing in a nurturing and inclusive setting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 UK early years qualification

Job description

Join Kids Planet Farnham as a Third in Charge! - This is a fixed-term contract for maternity leave

We're now looking for a Third in Charge to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Responsibilities

• By supporting the management team in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care in line with the EYFS.
• By assisting in leading and supporting teams, helping to maintain a positive, collaborative, and professional environment.
• Through building and maintaining strong relationships with children and families, supporting their development and wellbeing while contributing to a nurturing and inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Why Kids Planet Farnham?

• Great transport links
• Our lovely garden area provides fantastic learning opportunities for the children
• We have a large car park
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Third in Charge:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.