Nursery 3rd in charge

My client (nursery) in Thames Ditton is seeking a nursery room leader.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Leader to join our team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. You will play a key role in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

What you’ll be doing

1. Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children in our care.
2. When required, act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies.
3. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the needs of each child.
4. Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe working environment.
5. Promote the nursery to both current parents, and potential customers, to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth.
6. Ensure commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure.
7. Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery.
8. Provide daily care and supervision to children in the nursery.
9. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences.
10. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
11. Manage the daily routine of the nursery, including meal times, nap times, and outdoor play.
12. Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and well-being.
13. Collaborate with other nursery staff to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
14. Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment.
15. Follow all health and safety guidelines.

What we’re looking for

1. Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential).
2. Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Early Years Educator or similar.
3. Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others to enable staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.
4. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
5. Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
6. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
7. Experience working with children aged 2 to 5 years old is desirable.
8. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.
9. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
10. A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

If you are a dedicated Nursery Room Leader who is committed to providing exceptional care and education to young children, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children in our nursery.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 987