Third in Charge

Grandir UK Limited; Radlett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

Childcare discount

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension with employer contrib.

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance 18–65

Great Place to Work recognition

Job summary

First Place Nursery Radlett, part of Grandir UK, seeks a proactive Third in Charge to support high-quality care and education for children and a positive experience for families. You will lead playroom teams, uphold EYFS standards, and foster strong partnerships with parents in a welcoming, supportive environment.

The role offers flexible working options, a generous benefits package, and a clear path for career progression within a trusted early years group.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in nursery/early years setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with day-to-day duties.
• Deploy staff to ensure standards are met in all rooms.
• Ensure nursery procedures and keycarer allocations are applied correctly.
• Ensure EYFS requirements are met in practice and provision.
• Provide professional feedback to parents about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current families and potential customers.
• Develop open, positive working relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication with parents

Job description

Part of Grandir UK

Salary - Up to £33,280 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

First Place Nurseries, Radlett

First Place Day Nursery in Radlett, Herts part of Grandir UK are seeking a proactive and passionate Third in Charge to support the delivery of high-quality care and education, ensuring the best outcomes for children and a positive experience for families.

Why You’ll Love Working at First Place

At First Place you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• Big childcare discount.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

About Our Nursery

First Place Nursery Radlett offers a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn. Our nursery provides high-quality early years education through a holistic curriculum that supports children’s emotional, social and physical development, alongside bespoke learning programmes that enhance development through play. Children benefit from stimulating environments, including well-equipped rooms and engaging outdoor spaces, as well as regular activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence. Strong partnerships with families are a key focus, with daily updates via the nursery app and ongoing communication to ensure every child thrives. Our nursery combines high standards with a close-knit, community feel, ensuring every child receives personalised care and attention.

Location and Travel

First Place Nursery Radlett is conveniently located on Watling Street in Radlett, making it easily accessible for families living and working in the local area. The nursery benefits from excellent transport connections, including close proximity to major road networks such as the M25 and A41, providing straightforward access from surrounding towns and North London. Radlett train station is also nearby, offering direct links into London St Pancras, making it ideal for commuting parents. In addition, local bus routes serve the area, ensuring convenient and flexible travel options for daily drop-offs and pick-ups.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.