Third in Charge | Surbiton (KT6) | Up to £34k + £2,000 Bonus

Nurture and Lead in Surbiton!🌟 

Taking on a leadership role in an early years setting requires a fantastic balance of organization, empathy, and the ability to inspire those around you. We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge who is ready to step up, support a wonderful team, and make a real impact every single day.

We are working with a fantastic, proudly "Outstanding" Ofsted-rated nursery in Surbiton (KT6), and they are looking for a dedicated Third in Charge to join their team on a permanent basis. Situated perfectly with excellent local transport links, this home-from-home setting is celebrated across the area for providing exceptional early years education and lifelong skills.

This is a permanent role in a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and genuinely supported to grow. Join a passionate team who are dedicated to providing the children with the best start in life.

The Benefits of Joining This Team:

This nursery believes in looking after their staff just as well as they look after the children. When you join them permanently, you will receive a fantastic £2,000 Welcome Bonus alongside a truly comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package:

Core Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days used during the Christmas and New Year shutdown period. 

• Flexible working options available to suit your lifestyle.

• Big childcare discount to support your own family.

• £500 refer a friend bonus.

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.

• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.

• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by current colleagues!

• £2,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
  
  

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits:

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks. 

• Paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks.

• Parental bereavement leave (up to 4 weeks paid).

• Compassionate leave (up to 2 weeks paid).

• Miscarriage leave (up to 2 weeks paid).

• Wellbeing Day: An extra day off just for you! 

• The Grand Event: Up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years of service. 
  
  

Even More Benefits:

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets. 

• 24-hour remote GP appointments.

• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.

• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with the whole month of May dedicated to celebrating the team. 

• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.

• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation. 
  
  

The Caring Leadership We Need:

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive leader who knows the EYFS inside out and loves creating a rich, stimulating environment while guiding a team to success.

What you will be doing:

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery to ensure an exceptional environment.

• Supporting, supervising, and appropriately deploying playroom staff with their day-to-day duties to ensure required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms.

• Ensuring the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocating children to keycarers appropriately.

• Ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery perfectly meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Developing open and positive working relationships with staff, and ensuring that all staff maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.

• Providing professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child, while positively promoting the nursery to current and potential customers.
  
  

What you must bring to the room:

• The Right Leadership: Strong early years experience and a deeply nurturing personality, with a readiness to take charge, lead by example, and support your team.

• Safety First: A strict commitment to following company policies and safeguarding procedures. (Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role).
  
  

Begin your journey now 

This nursery reviews applications as soon as they arrive and may close the role early, so don't wait around!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and secure a fantastic permanent leadership role in a truly supportive Surbiton nursery.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 40
• Location: Surbiton
• Salary / Rate: Up to £34,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: ZR_LDNG6
• Call: 0113 328 0668