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Nurse Seekers a proud to be recruiting a Third in Charge on behalf of a fantastic quality Nursery based near Horsforth, Leeds. The successful candidate must be energetic, willing to take charge and a passionate individual with a real passion for childcare and want to work with children to fulfil their greatest potential!

Key Responsibilities

To work under the direction of the Manager and Deputy Manager and deputise for the Deputy Manager if required.
Direct and support the staff team as agreed with the Manager and implementing high standards of quality practices within the nursery.

To establish daily routines that encourage independence for the children in line with best practise
To implement EYFS and any other legal and statutory frameworks

To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures, and the staff code of conduct.
To undertake any duties set by the management team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the nursery
Motivate and lead a team.
To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and to achieve a high standard of education and care for children from 3 months to 5 years
Work in partnership with Parent/Carers and staff to ensure a high standard of care and education.
To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and children/colleague wellbeing.
To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
Be responsible for implementing and monitoring systems of observation to enable children’s progress and achievements to be regularly and effectively assessed and recorded.
Support and contribute to staff meetings and Inset Days
To assist with staff development and training.
Essentials

Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in childcare.
Minimum of 1 years’ experience within a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner role.
Paediatric First Aid.
Good communication skills and proficiency in the written and spoken English language.
Extensive knowledge of EYFS and act in accordance with current legal and statutory frameworks, policies and procedures.
Benefits

A great holiday allowance.
Annual salary reviews.
Annual Christmas part and awards evening.
Ongoing training and development.
Christmas Closure.
Discounted childcare and your child can attend the setting you work at if you wish.
Peoples Pension Scheme.
Mental first aiders to support staff.
A counselling service.
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively contact our Nursery Team on (phone number removed) to register your details