Third in Charge – Full-Time (40 hours)
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a confident and experienced Third in Charge to join our nursery team. This is a key leadership role, supporting the Manager and Deputy with the day-to-day running of the nursery and stepping in when they’re away.
You’ll already have experience working in a nursery at a supervisory level, and you’ll be passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. You’ll also be someone who can lead a team with positivity and professionalism, helping to guide and support your colleagues in their own practice.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Manager and Deputy to run the nursery smoothly day-to-day
- Taking the lead when they’re not present
- Ensuring the nursery meets all EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Being a role model for excellent practice across the team
- Building strong relationships with families, children and colleagues
- Helping with occupancy growth, marketing activity and community engagement
- Supporting staff development through observations, one-to-ones and training
- Keeping the nursery clean, safe and well-resourced, and supporting with health and safety
What we’re looking for
- Level 3 childcare qualification (or above)
- Experience working in a nursery in a senior or supervisory role
- Confident understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- Great leadership skills and a calm, supportive approach
- Someone who is reliable, professional and genuinely cares about doing a good job
You’ll need to be able to provide two satisfactory references (one must be your most recent employer), and be eligible for an enhanced DBS check. There may also be occasional travel to other Ashbourne nurseries if needed.
About Ashbourne Day Nurseries
We’re a family-owned nursery group with more than 40 nurseries across the UK. Our ethos is simple: care, nurture, teach. We focus on providing high-quality early years care that works for modern families.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,416.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 or above in Early Years?
Work Location: In person