Nursery Third in Charge

Position: Third in Charge
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round
Salary: £35,360.00 per annum

Welcome to CherryLands Nursery , where we create a nurturing environment for children to thrive through active learning and purposeful play. Located on the outskirts of Byfleet, our nursery is easily accessible by public transport and features a spacious garden with exciting climbing frames that inspire outdoor exploration. We pride ourselves on providing a home-from-home setting that combines professionalism with genuine care, ensuring every child feels secure, valued, and ready to grow.

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

• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

In this exciting position, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Support the holistic development of children—physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and children's learning journals.
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
• Help implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments.
• Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
• Understand and uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS.

*Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare – Essential.
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• More than 6 months of experience in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected 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.

CherryLands Nursery is proud to be part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.