Third in Charge

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and support

Talent mapping to support progression

Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

20 days annual leave, increasing to 25

Job summary

Fennies is offering a leadership path for a Third in Charge who will support the nursery leadership while delivering high-quality care and education in their room. You will work closely with management to maintain high standards across the setting and help in developing your own leadership skills.

If you’re ready to step beyond a Room Leader role and build your future, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.
• Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally as a senior practitioner or room leader.
• Track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
• Experience of safeguarding, health and safety policies and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery alongside the management team.
• Lead your room, ensuring high-quality care and education.
• Step up in the absence of senior leaders to support operational responsibilities.
• Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication.
• Mentor team members to develop their practice.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and compliance.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Birth to 5 Matters

Room Leader experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above)

Job description

• Potential to earn a further £1,600inbonus

Take the next step in your early years career and grow into nursery leadership.

At Fennies,ourThird in Chargeplaysakeyroleinsupporting the leadership of the nurserywhile continuing to deliver exceptional care and education within their room.You’llwork closely with the management team, helping tomaintainhigh standardsacross the setting while developing your own leadership skills.

Ifyou’reready to step beyond a Room Leader role and build your future, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why join Fennies?

Webelievefutureleaders deserve the right support,developmentand recognition.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £34,000 annual salary
• Up to £1,600 performance-related bonus
• Mentoring and support
• Talent mapping to support yourprogressionto Deputy or Manager roles

Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits

• 20 daysannualleave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

A community of committed, high-achieving educators

• Regular leadership forums and networking
• Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the Role

As Third in Charge, you’ll support the leadership team while continuing to lead high-quality practice within your room.

You will:

• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery alongside the management team
• Lead your room, ensuring high-quality care and education
• Step up in the absence of senior leaders to support operational responsibilities
• Build strong partnerships with families andmaintainopen communication
• Support and mentor team members to develop their practice
• Maintainhigh standardsof safeguarding,health and safetyand compliance

This role offers a clear pathway into leadership, giving you exposure to both room-based and nursery-wide responsibilities.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’re a confident and caring early years professional who is ready to take your next step into leadership.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
• Experienceof working in anearly yearssetting, ideallyas asenior practitioner or room leader
• A track recordof deliveringhigh standardsof care and education
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Personand in implementing safeguarding,healthand safety, first aid and critical care policies.
• Strongorganisational, communication andteamworkskills
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent

Most importantly, you will bringambition,initiativeand a passion for developing both children and your team.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself
• Come Together
• Be All In
• Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family,make contact withus today for a chat.

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.