Nursery Third in Charge (Southfields)

Nursery Third In Charge in Southfields, London - Family-Run Nursery Group

£35,000 salary

Location: Southfields, London. Nursery is a short walk from Southfields Station

Working pattern: Full-time hours across a 4-day week, giving you 3 days off every week

Our client is a family-run nursery group with a strong reputation for warm, high-quality early years care. They're looking for an experienced Third in Charge to take on the Health & Safety Lead role within their Southfields setting, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager and stepping up as designated leader in their absence.

This is a genuine opportunity to grow into nursery leadership within a business built around a thoughtfully blended curriculum, combining EYFS, the group's own FIRST Curriculum, and Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired learning. The group backs that with real investment in its people too: specialised training, funding towards further qualifications, and mentorship from experienced early years professionals, all within a business that's actively growing and opening new sites. If you're ready to take the next step into leadership somewhere that genuinely supports your development, this is worth a look.

On offer is a strong £35,000 salary, a supportive family-run culture, and a benefits package that goes well beyond the basics.

Key responsibilities:

• Health and safety: Leading on safety, compliance and risk management across the nursery.

• Leadership support: Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, and stepping up as designated leader when required.

• Staff and curriculum support: Supporting staff across rooms, contributing to curriculum delivery, and maintaining strong parent communication.

About you:

• Experienced: Experience working as a room leader in a nursery setting.

• Qualified: Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare or equivalent, with a higher qualification desirable.

• Knowledgeable: A good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements, and confident supporting and leading colleagues.

What's in it for you:

• A Medical Cashback Plan worth over £1,000 a year, covering GP access, health screening, dental, optical and more.

• Blue Light Card discounts, leadership development opportunities, and long service rewards.

• 32 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays and 4 personal wellbeing days.

Your recruiter for this role is Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below.