Nursery Third In Charge

Nursery Third In Charge (Health & Safety Lead)

Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Location: Southfields

Full-Time, Permanent - 40 Hours Over 4 Days

Salary: £35,000

Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued...

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Third in Charge to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?

4-Day Working Week - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.

32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)

Medical Cashback Plan - Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)

Training & Career Development - including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications

Progression opportunities within the company

New site openings - further opportunities available

We invest heavily in our team with

Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)

Long service rewards

Mental health and wellbeing support

Annual inset training days (fun & interactive)

Team social events and celebrations

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals

Inclusive and positive working environment

First aid and safeguarding training

The Third in Charge (Health & Safety Lead) is a key member of the nursery leadership team, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in running the nursery and acting as a designated leader in their absence when required. As Health & Safety Lead, they are responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and risk management across the nursery. They play a vital role in daily operational tasks, staff support, and parent communication, contributing to the smooth running of the nursery and high‑quality experiences for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership support
• Health & Safety lead
• Staff & Room support
• Curriculum and parent support
• Compliance and record keeping

What we're looking for

• Experience working as a room leader in a nursery role
• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
• Ability to provide references
• Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
• Someone passionate & enthusiastic about early years education
• Someone organised, proactive and confident in leading a room and supporting colleagues
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
• Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences

Desirable

Higher qualification in childcare or education

If you’re ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, we’d love to hear from you!