Third in Charge

Grandir UK Limited; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Flexible working options

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Life assurance

Sick pay from day 1

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited's Kiddi Caru Rushden nursery is seeking a Third in Charge to provide professional leadership and help run the nursery day-to-day. You will support staff, supervise activities, and help meet children's needs with a warm, child-centred approach.

The position offers a salary of £27,872–£30,576 depending on experience and qualifications, regular pay reviews, 33 days' annual leave, pension, sick pay from day 1, and substantial career progression opportunities within our supportive,

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a nursery setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Maintaining a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment.
• Following company policies, safeguarding procedures, and operational practices.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Attending staff meetings, planning sessions, and training as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Childcare knowledge

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Third in Charge

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £27,872 - £30,576(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 Kiddi CaruDay Nursery in Rushden, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Thirdin Charge. You'll be working hard to help provide professional leadership and assist in the day-to-day running of the nursery, share a story ortwo, and have funtomeet the needs of our children.

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.

Why You'll Love Working at Rushden

At Kiddi Caru Rushden, you'll 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.

About Our Nursery

Beautiful homely nursery, four rooms set over two buildings. We follow the Hygge approach to give that extra homely feel along with child led play.

We have a large secure garden with separate baby area. Wide variety of areas of interest including an investigation area, separate sand area and climbing areas. We take r egular walks in the local community and have strong parent partnerships.

Current Ofsted rating - Good

Location and Travel

• Staff onsite parking, short walk to town centre.
• 10 minute drive to Rushden Lakes. Plenty of cafes and independent shopping.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Maintaining a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment.
• Following company policies, safeguarding procedures, and operational practices.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Attending staff meetings, planning sessions, and training as required.

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.