Third in Charge

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Kentucky; In loco; USD 40.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free breakfast & lunch

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary & pension

Supportive central team

Descrizione del lavoro

Kids Planet Oldfield Road is seeking a Third in Charge to join our team and help children thrive. You will support daily nursery operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality care in line with EYFS standards.

We offer accredited training through KP Academy, enhanced leave, wellbeing benefits, and a supportive central team. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong EYFS knowledge are essential.

Competenze

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Mansioni

• Support the management team in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care in line with the EYFS.
• Lead and support teams, maintaining a positive, collaborative and professional environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and families, supporting development and wellbeing.

Conoscenze

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Formazione

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Oldfield Road as a Third in Charge!

We’re now looking for a Third in Charge to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Oldfield Road?

• Lots of trips to the local community and surrounding areas
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Third in Charge:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Third in Charge:

• By supporting the management team in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care in line with the EYFS.
• By assisting in leading and supporting teams, helping to maintain a positive, collaborative, and professional environment.
• Through building and maintaining strong relationships with children and families, supporting their development and wellbeing while contributing to a nurturing and inclusive setting.

What a Third in Charge needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Sound like the place for you?

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.Excellent understanding of EYFS.Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.Leadership experience within a nursery setting.