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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
• Must complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity
• Online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates

Skills

• Safeguarding
• Health and safety
• First aid
• Critical care
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Early years professional ready for leadership
• Senior practitioner or room leader experience

Education Level

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• Up to £34,000
• Up to £33,000 annual salary

Benefits

• Up to £1,600 performance-related bonus
• Potential to earn a further £1,600 in bonus
• 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) plus 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 our culture, decision-making, and team experience.
• We have a strong sense of community with connections that bring us together.
• We have systems and processes that allow our educators to focus on what they do best.
• Quality matters to us, from our people and curriculum to our buildings and environments.
• We are investing in Fennies, our teams, and the education we provide.
• Our People Promise inspires us to build an ambitious, passionate, and supportive culture.
• We provide an environment where you can be yourself, come together, be all in, and go further.

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.