Third in Charge

6 days ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd Full time £24,000 - £33,000 per year

Job Title: Third in Charge
Location: Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane Reading, RG2 0BY
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum
Hours: 4-day and 5-day working options
Reports to: Room Leader/Nursery Manager

What You'll Be Doing

Be All In: You bring strong commitment to leading your room with consistency and care, while also stepping up to support the wider nursery with operational and safeguarding responsibilities.

Come Together: You lead through collaboration, working closely with your team, management, and other rooms to ensure a cohesive, high-performing environment across the whole setting.

Be Yourself: You demonstrate confident self-awareness, recognising your role as both a practitioner and a leader, supporting others with empathy and modelling reflective, values-led practice.

Go Further: You show proactive ambition by taking ownership of site-wide responsibilities, contributing to strategic goals, and preparing for future leadership opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards, reviewed annually. Includes performance-related bonuses and a £500 referral bonus.

Incredible Incentives: Regular events like our annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ, plus daily lunches with a variety of options; completely free

Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching to help you Go Further in your role.

Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment through the Fennies Club, gift cards and commemorative plaques celebrating your length of service and our Be All In spirit.

Well-being Focus: Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, up to 33 days of annual leave, and childcare discounts available depending on your role.

What You Bring

Passion for Early Years Education: A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing the best start in life.

Knowledge of EYFS: A solid understanding of child development, the Birth to 5 Matters framework, and the EYFS curriculum.

Qualified & Experienced: A Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare and a minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

Build Strong Relationships: Form bonds with children and their families, ensuring each child feels secure and supported.

Team Player: Excellent communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback, and a positive, proactive approach.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required. In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates, including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.

 

INDHP

Third In Charge 30

  • Third in Charge

    6 days ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Fennies Nurseries Full time £33,000 per year

    Job Title:Third in ChargeLocation:Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane Reading, RG2 0BYSalary:Up to £33,000 per annumHours:4-day and 5-day working optionsReports to:Room Leader/Nursery ManagerWhat You'll Be DoingBe All In:You bring strong commitment to leading your room with consistency and care, while also stepping up to support the wider nursery with...

  • Room Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Willingcare Full time £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    Job DescriptionThird in Charge (Level 3 Qualified) | Up to £35,000 | BRAND NEW NURSERYHere's your chance to step into a leadership role where your experience, confidence, and passion for early years will help shape a brand-new nursery from day one. As Third in Charge, you'll play a vital role in supporting the management team while leading by example within...

  • Deputy Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time £31,262 - £40,768

    Nursery – Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery Salary – £31,262 - £40,768 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – AbbeymoreAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and...

  • Training Events and Communications Intern at Porsche Cars Great Britain

    7 days ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Porsche Cars GB Ltd Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

    JobTo support the Service Qualification department with network communications and training calendar management & administration. Liaising internally within the department to ensure internal communications are high and continuous. Manage and develop training centre on technician arrival and check in processes.This is a Placement Year position for a candidate...

  • Third in Charge

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Busy bees Full time

    **Are you a Third in Charge? Great! **We are looking to bring on board a childcare professional on a full-time, basis at our Busy Bees **Reading International** Nursery. As a **Third in Charge **with us, you will guide and support the team by role modelling your knowledge and best practice. In this role you may wish to enrol on a Management Qualification...

  • Third in Charge Reading

    5 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Fennies Day Nurseries Full time

    Job Title: Third in ChargeLocation: Kilnbrook House Rose Kiln Lane Reading RG2 0BYSalary: Up to 33000 per annumHours:4-day and 5-day working optionsReports to:Room Leader/Nursery ManagerWhat Youll Be DoingBe All In:You bring strongcommitmentto leading your room with consistency and care while also stepping up to support the wider nursery with operational and...

  • Charges Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Utilites Full time

    **Who are we?** We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our...

  • Charges Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: **Who are we?** We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to...

  • Charges Coordinator

    3 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

    **Who are we?** We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business...

  • Charges Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: **Who are we?** We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Trust In Soda Full time

    **Project Manager** **Start: ASAP** **Length: 3 months** **Location: Reading (hybrid working)** **Rate: £375PD - £400PD** **IR35: Inside** My energy client require a Project Manager to join the team to be the main point of delivery for operational projects. This will include a portfolio of projects related to regulatory, industry change or potentially...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    1 day ago

    Reading, United Kingdom Careers In Group Full time

    **About Us** We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutionsthat millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards,...

  • Ward Manager Assistant

    1 week ago

    Reading, United Kingdom UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur Full time

    Ward Manager Assistant – Castle Ward, Rheumatology/EndocrineRoyal Berkshire Hospital, ReadingBand 3 – Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week)Annual salary: £24,937 – £26,598Closing date: 14/12/2025 Job Overview The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Ward Manager Assistant to support the team on our specialist...

  • Geospatial (GIS) Consultant

    7 days ago

    Reading, United Kingdom WSP in the UK & Ireland Full time

    Job TitleGeospatial (GIS) ConsultantLocationWSP in the UK & IrelandJob DescriptionAs a Geospatial Consultant at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multidisciplinary projects across Water, Energy, Earth, and Environment. You will join a growing team of geospatial professionals committed to driving digital transformation and advancing our...