Third in Charge

Job Title: Third in Charge
Location: Woodham House, Carlton Rd, Woking GU21 4HE
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.

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