Third in Charge

Refresh Recruitment Ltd; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday including bank

Dedicated wellbeing day

Professional development and training

EY management career progression

Supportive and welcoming team

Job summary

Refresh Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Third in Charge at a Surbiton nursery. You will support Room Leaders and Early Years Practitioners with daily operations, helping to maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding. The role is ideal for an experienced Room Leader seeking progression.

You must hold a full Level 3 Childcare/EY qualification; EYFS knowledge is essential, with strong leadership and communication skills to guide staff and ensure excellent outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in Early Years or nursery environment, ideally with Room Leader or senior responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding standards.
• Experience observing, assessing and planning for children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support Room Leaders and Practitioners in day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for every child.
• Ensure practice meets EYFS requirements and promote high standards of care.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve childcare practices and progress.
• Lead and develop staff, set development targets, and support budgets.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Observation & planning

Communication

Team support

Education

Level 3 Childcare/EY qualification

Job description

Hours: 40 hours over Monday to Friday either 4 or 5 days per week

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Third in Charge to join a welcoming nursery team in Surbiton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Room Leader who is looking to progress into a more senior position. You’ll play an important role in supporting the nursery management team while helping to ensure children receive exceptional care, education and opportunities to thrive.

Please note: You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent) to be considered for this position.

The Role

As Third in Charge, you will support Room Leaders and Early Years Practitioners with the day-to-day running of the nursery, helping to maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.

• Supporting Room Leaders and Practitioners in the effective management of their rooms.
• Helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of every child.
• Ensuring nursery practice and provision meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Monitoring, evaluating and helping to continuously improve the quality of childcare practice.
• Building positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Supporting and developing staff, including helping to agree and review individual development targets.
• Taking on playroom and additional management responsibilities when required.
• Supporting the nursery in maintaining agreed budgets and controlling costs.
• Promoting consistently high standards of safeguarding, care and early years education.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery environment, ideally with Room Leader or senior responsibilities.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Experience observing, assessing and planning for children's learning and development.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to learn, develop and thrive.

What’s on Offer

• 31 days' holiday allowance, including bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing day.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop your Early Years management career.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Please note: Refresh Recruitment Limited does not currently hold a Sponsorship Licence. While this status is reviewed regularly, there is currently no proposal to apply for such a licence. Applicants must therefore already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

Please note: You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent) to be considered for this position.