Third in Charge

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Financial benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery is looking for a Third in Charge to support and lead a team while delivering exceptional care to children. The nursery offers a full refurbished environment and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

This role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of child safeguarding. The position is based in Kenilworth, with a competitive starting salary and substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Third in Charge or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Ability to build partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.
• Engage with Local Authority for support practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery

Salary – Starting from £31,990.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Are 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 Kenilworth Day Nursery!

The nursery is situated in the beautiful castle town of Kenilworth -commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa and the West Midlands.

This nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and offers a full refurbished environment, extensive outdoor area and is full of cosy reading corners, sensory area's and imagination stations!

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child


• Enhanced parental leave


• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*


• Pension


• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more


• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach


• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As 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 For

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification


• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similar


• Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others


• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children


• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers


• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

INDCLH

Bright 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.