Third in Charge

We're looking for a Third in Charge to join our Haddenham Day Nursery. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' and benefits from good public transport links. We're driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similar
• Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach