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! Our Nursery Third in Charge position at Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School is the perfect opportunity for you.

Located on a serene 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 that enrich our children's experiences.

From Superstar Sports that promote physical development to Tiny Mites Storytelling that sparks creativity, our expansive outdoor area features a dedicated forest school. Here, 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. Here’s what we offer:

• Annual Leave: Enjoy 24 days of leave, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Discounts: Benefit from 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Wellbeing: Access a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Take advantage of tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

As a 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 related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
• Understand and implement the statutory framework for the EYFS.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• 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: Desirable
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework: 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 and are at the discretion of the company.

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.

At Rosewood Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, 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.