About the Role
As Third in Charge, you will support the leadership team while continuing to lead high-quality practice within your room. This role offers a clear pathway into leadership, giving you exposure to both room-based and nursery-wide responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day running of the nursery alongside the management team
- Lead your room, ensuring high-quality care and education
- Step up in the absence of senior leaders to support operational responsibilities
- Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication
- Support and mentor team members to develop their practice
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance
Requirements
- Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally as a senior practitioner or room leader
- A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
- Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent
- Ambition, initiative and a passion for developing both children and your team
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Health and safety
- First aid
- Critical care
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
Location
- 5 Blyth Rd, Bromley BR1 3RS
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Practitioner
- Room Leader
Education Level
- Level 2 Early Years qualification
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
- GCSE Maths Grade 4/C or above
- GCSE English Grade 4/C or above
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £34,000
- Up to £1,600 performance-related bonus
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- £500 referral bonus
- Targeted professional development programmes
- Mentoring and support
- Talent mapping to support progression to Deputy or Manager roles
- 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25)
- Bank holidays
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Regular leadership forums and networking
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Company
- Fennies is family-owned and family-run, guiding their culture, decision-making, and team environment.
- They have a strong sense of community and systems that allow educators to focus on their work.
- Quality is paramount, from people and curriculum to buildings and environments.
- Fennies is investing in the company, its teams, and the education provided to children.
- Their People Promise inspires an ambitious, passionate, and supportive culture.
Equal Opportunity
- At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
