Nursery Third in Charge in The Learning ExperienceCompensation: up to £ 32,300As a Third in Charge, you are a TLE Happiness Ambassador. You are passionate for creating a happy and safe space that ensures our little learners have the best environment to Learn, Play, Grow. As a TLE Happiness Ambassador, you will be fully equipped to share TLE’s world class curriculum, state of the art technology, characters, and programs. You will be responsible for building lasting relationships with prospective and current families and ensuring they experience why Happy Happens Here.We believe that everyone deserves to work in a happy environment, join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.Position: Third in ChargeLocation: Leatherhead, SurreyWhat's in it for you?State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilises the latest technology, materials, and resources to allow children to "learn, play, and grow.”Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals. * Compensation such as: * Access to discounted childcare at 50% off * Paid overtime and sick days * Paid birthday leave and paid staff events * Paid training programs * Aviva Pension * SimplyHealth medicash * Perkbox * 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day for every year of serviceThird In Charge Duties: * Assist the Centre leadership team in managing the day-to-day operations of the centre. * Provide leadership and guidance to the teaching team and ensure that they are delivering high-quality programs and services. * Work in the classroom as needed, ensuring that children are receiving a safe and nurturing learning experience. * Support the Centre leadership team in managing the centre's budget and financial planning. * Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines and ensure that the centre is in full compliance with all licensing requirements. * Build and maintain positive relationships with families and ensure that they are informed and engaged in their child's learning and development. * Continuously evaluate and improve the centre's programs and services and seek out opportunities for growth and expansion.Third In Charge Requirements: * Plan and deliver engaging activities and learning opportunities by using The Learning Experience LEAP programme and channelling the children’s individual interests and needs * Deliver outstanding care experiences for all children, which meet their individual needs and supports them as a whole * Responsibility to make referrals to external agencies and regulatory bodies * Designated Safeguarding Lead; level 3 - promote the health, safety and welfare of children, employees and families in line with The Learning Experience's child protection and health and safety policies * Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour; including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours * Promote the nursery to existing families; and new perspectives in order to support retention, reduce attrition and grow the occupancy levels at the nurseryExperience Essential: * 2+ years of experience in a Lead Teacher or Centre leadership role within a childcare centre * Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage * Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection Knowledge