The Role
Lead a nursery room and provide high-quality care and learning experiences for young children. Support children’s development in line with EYFS, maintain safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, and build positive relationships with families and colleagues. The role also supports the management team as Third in Charge, including motivating staff, promoting best practices, and helping maintain a safe, nurturing nursery environment.
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About our Clients
A very experienced Room Leader who can step up to Third in Charge, supporting the management team in the day to day running of the setting in Didcot. Based on 40 hrs a week, but the client can be flexible i.e. 4 full days or reduced hours, salary is c£34k depending on experience and working hours.
Requirements
What
our Clients are looking for
Essential for the Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge Role
Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 2 years’s experience leading a room in a nursery or early
years setting
Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences within your room
and the wider nursery setting
Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
Build positive relationships with children, families, and
colleagues in the nursery setting
Ideal Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge Candidate
Passionate about early years and children’s development within a
nursery setting
Strong team leader, able to motivate and support staff in your room
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Promotes best practice and ensures a safe, nurturing environment
across the nursery setting
Apply today to lead as a Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge and make a real
difference in children’s early years!
Benefits
Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge Benefits and Perks
Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Perkbox Goodies
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
Skills Required
- Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification, full and relevant
- At least 2 years of experience leading a room in a nursery or early years setting
- Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
- Ability to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences
- Ability to ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Strong team leadership and staff motivation skills
- Passion for early years and children’s development
- Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
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The Company
What We Do
JEM Childcare Solutions is a UK-based specialist recruitment agency focused on the Early Years sector. It provides bespoke recruitment services for nurseries and Early Years professionals at all levels, helping childcare providers find suitable staff and candidates find appropriate roles. Based in Reigate, Surrey, the company works with nursery providers across London, the Home Counties, the wider UK, and selected international markets.
