Third in Charge


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Third in Charge – Level 3

Up to £32,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Term Time

This small, family-run nursery provides a calm, well-structured setting where children feel safe, settled and ready to learn. With a close-knit feel and a personal approach to Early Years, practitioners have the opportunity to really understand the children they support and create experiences around their individual development.

Outdoor learning is a particularly important part of nursery life. Children are encouraged to get outside, move, investigate, build and plant, using the natural environment as an extension of the classroom and developing confidence through hands-on experiences.

As Third in Charge, you’ll combine hands-on Early Years practice with additional leadership responsibilities, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy while helping to maintain strong standards across the setting.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Strong experience within a nursery or Early Years setting

Previous senior experience as a

Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar would be beneficial

Strong knowledge of the

EYFS, safeguarding and child development

Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners

A genuine enthusiasm for

outdoor learning and nature-based experiences

The ability to create calm, purposeful and engaging learning environments

Strong communication and organisational skills

A warm, approachable and hands-on leadership style

Why This Role Stands Out

Salary up to £32,000

40 hours per week

Term-time position

Small, family-run nursery

A close-knit and supportive environment

Strong emphasis on

outdoor learning

Opportunity to develop your Early Years leadership experience

Supporting the Nursery Team

Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting

Provide guidance and support to practitioners across the nursery

Step into additional leadership responsibilities when required

Help maintain a

calm, organised and nurturing environment

Support consistently high standards of Early Years care and education

Plan experiences around children's individual interests and developmental needs

Encourage children to develop independence, confidence and curiosity

Maintain strong safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS standards

Build positive relationships with children and their families

Help create a supportive and collaborative culture within the small nursery team

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL258327/SM

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