Nursery Third in Charge

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated third in charge to work in our wonderful Sunbeams nursery based in Atherton.

**£300 JOINING BONUS* T&C Apply**

**£11.20 per hour - £23,296 per year - negotiable depending on experience.**

**Role and responsibility**
- To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
- To work as part of the nursery team.
- To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager and deputy manager.
- To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures.
- To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery
- To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures.
- To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
- In the absence of a Manager and deputy manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting.
- To attend meetings as part of the management team.
- To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc
- Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping
- To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
- To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
- Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

**Requirement**
- Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum
- Previous management or room leading experience in a nursery environment
- Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity

**Benefits**
- Free parking in nursery car park
- Competitive salary
- Staff rewards and recognition
- Savings app
- Support with career progression
- Accredited training
- Discounted childcare of up to 50%
- Long service awards and benefits

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