Job Title: Third in Charge Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AB Line Manager: Nursery Manager Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent Salary: £14.00 - £15.50 per hour (£29,344 - £32,488 per annum full time 40 hour per week equivalent) benefits Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 Fully Paid Sick Days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward Scheme, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access Join the Kindred Family – Inspire, Lead, and Make a Difference Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a real impact on children’s development? At Kindred, our Nursery practitioners play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences and building strong relationships with the children in your care. We offer structured working hours, career progression opportunities, and ongoing training to help you grow as an early years professional. You’ll work within a supportive, friendly team where your passion for early education is valued and nurtured. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in a company that truly invests in its people, apply today! About Kindred Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children’s development during their early years. Our Mission: Creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in. Our Values: Always Learning – Continuously seeking opportunities to develop yourself and others Inspirational – Creating magic in every action Family Feel – Making everyone feel part of our incredible family What You’ll Be Doing As Third in Charge, you will: Nursery Responsibilities Support the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, and Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education Maintain an organised, safe, and stimulating nursery environment Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room Help build and maintain the nursery’s reputation as the setting of choice for children and employees Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines Support and inspire your team of Room Leaders and Practitioners Aid with induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family Daily Duties Provide a friendly approach with parents, carers, colleagues, and children Ensure a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children to learn, play, and explore Maintain a homely, clean, and organised environment Implement inspiring activities for children to learn through play Build relationships with Key Children and record their interests and achievements Communicate with parents/carers via our Satchel app, face-to-face meetings, or reports Follow company Policies and Procedures Support safeguarding as a shared responsibility Leadership Responsibilities Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Work with your team to create a shared vision for the nursery Lead by example and model good practice Supervise, support, and allocate tasks to your team Conduct regular supervision meetings to discuss team strengths and areas for improvement Conduct interviews for internal and external applicants Support new starter inductions and mentor new staff Respond to complaints and concerns raised to the management team Conduct nursery tours confidently, promoting available spaces Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time Ensure compliance with statutory guidelines, company policies, procedures, and risk assessments Act as a key holder for the nursery Other Responsibilities Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training, parent information sessions, and nursery functions Support marketing events and activities, including those during evenings or weekends What You’ll Need Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines Experience in leading and managing a team Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher Sound knowledge of EYFS guidelines Our Recruitment Process Interviews: Rolling Expected Start Date: ASAP Our process includes: Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session A supervised ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe practice with children Background checks including references, DBS, and qualification verification, in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey? To apply for the Baby Room Specialist position, please click the Quick Apply button and submit your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role. We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred. Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. IND1 ROL