Third in Charge

Grandir UK Limited; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Híbrido; GBP 31.000 - 37.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

33 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Resumo da vaga

Grandir UK Limited is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge for Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Surbiton. You will care for, support and inspire children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive daily.

The role offers strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression as part of the Grandir UK family.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

Join us and receive a £2000 welcome bonus (Terms and conditions apply)

Third in Charge

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (Up to £34,000 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.

Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Surbitonis looking for a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Dicky Birds

At Maple Road 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


• £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

At our nursery, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where young minds can thrive and grow. Offering a home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to discover the world around them and their interests through fun and engaging activities. We offer exceptional Early Years education throughout the nursery ensuring that the children are learning lifelong skills.

Dicky Birds Maple Road in Surbiton, London is proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted ! Receiving the highest Ofsted rating is a true testament to the outstanding care and education this nursery team provides, and showcases that they are one of the best nurseries in the London area all the way from Kingston Upon Thames to Richmond.

Location

Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool is perfectly positioned at Claremont Hall, right at the junction of Maple Road and Claremont Road. This prime location provides excellent access to local transport links, with Surbiton train station just a 10-minute walk away and Kingston upon Thames Station a 30-minute stroll. Families from Kingston upon Thames, New Malden, and nearby areas like Hinchley Wood, Surrey, can easily reach us via various bus routes.

What will you 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 practiceand provision in the nurserymeets 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 percent for the first 12 weeks


• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks


• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid


• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid


• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks 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, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets


• 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.

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.