Nursery Third in Charge

Are you an experienced Nursery Nurse seeking a new challenge with more responsibility?

At Small Steps we are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate qualified Level 3 or above to join our management team as third in charge and also a key holder too, having responsibility of opening and closing the setting.

We are looking for a proactive leader who supports and delivers confidently the EYFS statutory framework. To provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The role also includes being a Team Leader will offer full and practical support in the day to day running of the setting.

As a Team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of care, safety and education for children attending the nurseries, to ensure the individual needs of the children are identified and met in line with the EYFS as well as supporting the staff in the setting too.
- Have a full and relevant level 3 or above qualification in Childcare.
- You will have a good understanding of the EYFS and able to observe, support and extend children's learning.
- Ensure children receive a rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development within the setting.
- You will be able to develop effective positive working relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.

**What we offer**:

- Discounted childcare
- A friendly supportive team & Management
- Ongoing professional development, training and promotional opportunities.
- The Nursery closes on the last working day before Christmas Eve and opens on the 2nd January. You will never have to work at Christmas again.
- Well-being support
- Free legal advice
- Paid holidays pro rota, **including bonus holidays**:

- Birthdays Off
- Free Staff Uniform supplied

Our staff team are incredibly special to us and we really value their input and commitment to all different aspects of nursery life here at Small Steps. We enjoy seeing how loved, special, and important they are to many young children and their families.

If the above sounds good for you, we would like to hear from you.

Small Steps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We look forward to hopefully hearing from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.04 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wirral, CH48 4DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery Team Leader: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person