The Role
As a Third in Charge ,you will provide leadership for the Nursery Management Team to ensure an excellent curriculum for children's individual learning needs.
Responsibilities :
- Uphold EYFS standards in nursery practice, environment, and resources.
- Assist staff with EYFS delivery, including room planning and development.
- Ensure consistent planning and assessment across all rooms.
- Lead colleagues in working with parents, monitoring children's progress, and valuing parents' contributions.
- Develop and improve the setting's quality and effectiveness.
- Be a key person for a group of children and lead room transitions.
- Maintain positive relationships with external professionals and represent the setting professional.
- Keep children safe and ensure staff follow safeguarding procedure.
- Proactively promote and represent the nursery to parents and in the wider community.
- Adhere to health and safety policies, supporting staff training.
- Be aware of emergency and security procedures.
- Assist with overall duties and assume additional management responsibilities when required.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager.
Requirements : Essential :
Previously worked as a Third in Charge, Room Leader or in a similar role.At least 1 years of experience working in a leadership role.Background in communicating with parents and carers.Strong safeguarding procedures knowledge.Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.Capable to write reports and keep clear & accurate records.Good to have :
Behaviour Management experience.SENDCO qualification.Food Hygiene Level 2 and Paediatric First Aid certification.Understanding of digital learning platforms such as FAMLY, Learning Book, Tapestry etc.Basic computer literacy with IT skills.FGM awareness.Benefits :
Bonus schemeCompany Events20 days plus bank holidays2 annual inset training daysEmployee of the Month RewardDiscounted Childcare of 40%Employee referral schemeFree Breakfast on the early open shift