Level 3 Third in Charge
Nurse Seekers a proud to be recruiting a Senior Third in Charge on behalf of a fantastic quality, run company based near Weybridge. The successful candidate must be energetic, willing to take charge and a passionate individual with a real passion for childcare and want to work with children to fulfil their greatest potential!
Essentials
- Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in childcare.
- Minimum of 1 years' experience within a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner role.
- Paediatric First Aid.
- Good communication skills and proficiency in the written and spoken English language.
- Extensive knowledge of EYFS and act in accordance with current legal and statutory frameworks, policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- To establish daily routines that encourage independence for the children in line with best practise
- To implement EYFS and any other legal and statutory frameworks
- Direct and support the staff team as agreed with the Manager and implementing high standards of quality practices within the nursery.
- To provide high standards of childcare and education – including monitoring and reviews to ensure a safe and caring environment to enable the emotional, social, and educational development of all children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage indoors and outdoors.
- To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures, and the staff code of conduct.
- To undertake any duties set by the management team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Motivate and lead a team.
- Willing to work flexible hours between Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm.
- To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and to achieve a high standard of education and care for children from 3 months to 5 years
- Work in partnership with Parent/Carers and staff to ensure a high standard of care and education.
- To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and children/colleague wellbeing.
- To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
- Be responsible for implementing and monitoring systems of observation to enable children's progress and achievements to be regularly and effectively assessed and recorded.
- Support and contribute to staff meetings and Inset Days
- To support to plan and organise staffing schedules for the day.
- To assist with staff development and training.
Benefits
This role offers a wide range of in-house training opportunities, together with an excellent scope for progression and opportunities for a review of salary, coupled with a competitive salary, as well as a generous holiday allowance!
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV to