Third in Charge

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Kenilworth; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave 20 days + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Career development access

Résumé du poste

Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery is hiring a Third in Charge to lead and support the team in delivering exceptional care and education for children. You will promote safeguarding, health and safety, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

The role requires an early years qualification at Level 3 or above and previous experience in a similar senior position. A 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a permanent contract, awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Ensure child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding compliance, and strong partnerships with parents.
• Engage with Local Authority and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead as needed.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Decision making

Formation

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Early years experience

Outils

Health & safety knowledge

Description du poste

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day NurserySalary – Starting from £31,990.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | PermanentLocation – Kenilworth, WarwickshireAre 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 BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first childEnhanced 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 adultsWe 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.INDCLHBright 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!