Third in Charge

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Farnham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Bonus up to £1,500 (dependent on OfSTe

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Job summary

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Third in Charge to lead and inspire a team delivering exceptional care and education for children in Farnham. You will ensure safeguarding, health, and safety, while building strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

The role requires a Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification, plus experience in an Early Years setting.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as Third in Charge, Room Leader or Early Years Educator).
• Confident decision maker with leadership experience supporting others.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection requirements.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/caregivers and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making

Partnership with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £34,132.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Farnham, SurreyAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”We’re looking for a Third in Charge to join our Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is 99 place and is based locally to Farnham town centre with local transport links.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Competitive bonus of up to £1,500, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomesEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs a Third in Charge, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child’s needs. When required, you will also act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, promote the nursery to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth, and engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offering and support practice across all areas of the nursery.What we’re looking forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationPrevious experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similarConfident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to othersStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!INDSHBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!