Third In Charge
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Haslemere |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Third in Charge
Salary: £31,800 per annum
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Our client's Good Ofsted-rated nursery is looking for a Third in Charge to join their leadership team - bringing confidence, warmth, and early years expertise to a charming setting with bright, spacious rooms, a wonderful garden, and regular forest school sessions woven into daily life.
What Our Client Is Looking For
Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential
Experience as a Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner, or Room Leader within a nursery setting
A warm, confident leadership style that fits naturally into a close-knit, nurturing environment
A solid understanding of EYFS and early childhood development
Enthusiastic about forest school and outdoor learning
Reliable, organised, and a strong communicator with families and staff alike
What's on Offer
Heavily discounted childcare
Annual leave increasing with service
Additional day off for your birthday
Staff incentives
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Training & development opportunities
Team events
Ofsted Good rated, charming setting with forest school & wonderful garden
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy in the day-to-day leadership and running of the setting
Acting as a senior presence across the nursery, leading by example and supporting the wider team
Planning and delivering engaging, creative activities in line with EYFS, making full use of the forest school sessions and wonderful outdoor garden
Overseeing your room with confidence, creating a warm and stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore and grow
Observing and documenting children's development, sharing progress meaningfully with families
Mentoring and supporting practitioners, helping to develop a strong and cohesive team
Deputising for the Manager and Deputy when required, maintaining strong leadership and continuity
Contributing to the nursery's Good Ofsted standards and continuous quality improvement
How to Apply
If you hold a Level 3 or above and have experience in a senior or leadership capacity within a nursery setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.
Reference: WILL234715/DB