Third In Charge - Highfield Nursery

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider is searching for a Room Leader/Third in Charge to join their Highfield Nursery in Blackpool. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and a solid understanding of safeguarding, along with experience in an early years setting. Join a supportive team where your skills will be recognized, enhanced, and celebrated.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Annual Employee awards ceremony

Free meals – Breakfast & Lunch

Extensive training and CPD opportunities

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification to work in early years.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge in safeguarding children.
• Has experience with children in a nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a group of children in the nursery.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Work collaboratively with other nursery staff.

Skills

Robust safeguarding knowledge

Excellent knowledge of EYFS

Experience working with children and families

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Highfield Nursery, 155 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2HG
Position: Room Leader/ Third in Charge (Level 3)
Employer: MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps." Who Are We?
At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

Why Join MiChild?

• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful career that shapes the future.
• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily—not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.
• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.
• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK’s Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years—an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector-wide recognition.

About Highfield Nursery

Highfield Nursery, proudly rated “Good” by Ofsted has a capacity of 51 children and has been part of the MiChild Family since 2020. Situated within Blackpool, close by to Blackpool Airport. We have 4 playrooms with a sensory room within our Preschool unit. We are proud of our outdoor areas and have separate baby garden and preschool garden, this offers our children and staff boundless learning opportunities to engage in outdoor learning activities where we can become immersed in imaginative play outdoors.

Transport & Parking

• Road side parking available
• 10 minute drive from Blackpool Town Centre
• Situated on familiar bus routes, which stop outside the setting
• South Shore Train Station within walking distance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Free meals – Breakfast & Lunch.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)*
• Demonstrates a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
• Previous room Leader working in a nursery environment (Desirable)

*If you\'re not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities. MiChild | Careers

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.