Third in Charge (Room Based) Kidbrooke Salary: up to £34,000 Potential to earn a further £1,600 in bonus Take the next step in your early years career and grow into nursery leadership. At Fennies, our Third in Charge plays a key role in supporting the leadership of the nursery while continuing to deliver exceptional care and education within their room. You’ll work closely with the management team, helping to maintain high standards across the setting while developing your own leadership skills.

If you’re ready to step beyond a Room Leader role and build your future, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Why join Fennies? We believe future leaders deserve the right support, development and recognition.

Benefits

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 A community of committed, high-achieving educators Regular leadership forums and networking Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About The Role

As Third in Charge, you’ll support the leadership team while continuing to lead high-quality practice within your room.

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 This role offers a clear pathway into leadership, giving you exposure to both room-based and nursery-wide

What We’Re Looking For

You’re a confident and caring early years professional who is ready to take your next step into leadership. You will have: 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 Most importantly, you will bring ambition, initiative and a passion for developing both children and your team.

Become part of the Fennies DNA We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments.

We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can: Be Yourself Come Together Be All In Go Further If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.