Third-In-Charge
This role is part of the leadership team. It involves supporting and directing the room team and working closely with the deputy/ manager. It entails overseeing the smooth running of the unit/ room, as well as the nursery, in the absence of the manager and deputy. It also involves ensuring that high-quality care is being practised at all times.
Responsibilities of a 3rd In Charge:
Day to day room leader/nursery practitioner duties such as liaising with and support parents, carers and other family members
Promoting a good staff team
Leading a small team in your room to provide an exceptional level of childcare
Maintain excellent practice in your room, ensuring that the EYFS is adhered to, keeping records of children’s progress, routines, and interests, etc.
Management duties, such as opening and closing the nursery, parent show arounds, staff interviews, organising staffing and training, nursery marketing activities etc.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS (you will need one of the below to apply):
Level 3 or above Diploma in Early Years Education and Care – Early Years Educator
T Level in Education and Childcare
Higher education qualification in early years or child development e.g. foundation degrees in early years related subjects or degrees in early childhood studies, early years, child development or related subjects
EXPERIENCE:
A strong record of on-going training and/or professional qualifications
Organised and adaptable, with the ability to lead by example in providing exceptional care for the children as a Room Lead as well as supporting with management tasks as required across the Nursery
Experience of providing support and leadership to a staff team to inspire and enable staff to fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children
Recent experience working either as a Nursery Deputy Manager or as a Nursery Room Leader in a Nursery