Third in Charge

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50% for first child

Bonus up to £1,500 based on Ofsted

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery is looking for a Third in Charge. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education, promote child welfare, health and safety, and uphold safeguarding standards.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £34,132.80 per annum, confidentiality and DBS checks applied, and access to our benefits package including childcare discount, enhanced leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Third in Charge or similar.
• Strong decision-making and leadership to support others.
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.

Skills

Confident decision maker

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery

Salary - £34,132.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

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

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 Hatch End Day nursery. The nursery is just a moments walk from the Hatch End station with excellent underground and overground links and with local street parking. Here you're not just an employee - you're part of our extended nursery family. We foster a culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Competitive bonus of up to £1,500, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes
• 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

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.