Job Description Third in Charge Salary: £31,800 per annum Full-Time, 40 hours per week Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Our client's Good Ofsted-rated nursery is looking for a Third in Charge to join their leadership team - bringing confidence, warmth, and early years expertise to a charming setting with bright, spacious rooms, a wonderful garden, and regular forest school sessions woven into daily life. What Our Client Is Looking For Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential Experience as a Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner, or Room Leader within a nursery setting A warm, confident leadership style that fits naturally into a close-knit, nurturing environment A solid understanding of EYFS and early childhood development Enthusiastic about forest school and outdoor learning Reliable, organised, and a strong communicator with families and staff alike What's on Offer Heavily discounted childcare Annual leave increasing with service Additional day off for your birthday Staff incentives Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Training & development opportunities Team events Ofsted Good rated, charming setting with forest school & wonderful garden Key Responsibilities Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy in the day-to-day leadership and running of the setting Acting as a senior presence across the nursery, leading by example and supporting the wider team Planning and delivering engaging, creative activities in line with EYFS, making full use of the forest school sessions and wonderful outdoor garden Overseeing your room with confidence, creating a warm and stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore and grow Observing and documenting children's development, sharing progress meaningfully with families Mentoring and supporting practitioners, helping to develop a strong and cohesive team Deputising for the Manager and Deputy when required, maintaining strong leadership and continuity Contributing to the nursery's Good Ofsted standards and continuous quality improvement How to Apply If you hold a Level 3 or above and have experience in a senior or leadership capacity within a nursery setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification. Reference: WILL234715/DB