Nursery Third in Charge

Location: Rosewood Day Nursery

Salary: £32,700 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you ready to step into a rewarding leadership role in a nurturing environment? Look no further! Explore our exciting Nursery Third in Charge position at Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School.

Located on a tranquil residential street, our nursery is conveniently situated between Ruislip Manor and Eastcote Train Stations, with easy on-street parking for staff and parents alike. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, homely atmosphere within a spacious house, offering a variety of extracurricular activities such as:

• Superstar Sports: Promoting physical development
• Tiny Mites Storytelling: Fostering creativity and listening skills

Our expansive outdoor area features a dedicated forest school, where children can explore nature through activities like den building, mud cooking, and creating art from natural materials.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

As our Nursery Third in Charge, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development
• Enhance children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and child learning journals
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role
• Support the key person approach to help children form secure attachments
• Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor
• Understand and meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS - Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential

*All perks are pro-rata for part-time staff and subject to successful completion of the probationary period. These benefits may be reviewed or withdrawn at the company's discretion.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Rosewood Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children and families. Discrimination of any kind has no place in our community.