The Role
Lead and manage the Pre-School room as Third in Charge, delivering high-quality care and learning, ensuring Ofsted compliance, safeguarding, staff leadership, and strong family relationships.
Summary Generated by Built In
About our Clients
Our client, based in E16 area, are now seeking an experienced Room Leader / Third in Charge to run and support their ever growing Pre-School room, ideally you will have an QTS, EYTS or Degree, or have loads of experience in supporting a large Pre-school room and leading a large team together with the additional responsibilities of a Third in Charge role.
Based on a 40 hour week, salary is up to £35k depending on experience and qualifications, together with 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, and 3 inset days per year.
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) Ideally QTS, EYTS, or Degree level
Minimum 2 year’s experience leading a Pre-School 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
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 / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
- QTS, EYTS, or Degree level
- Minimum 2 years' experience leading a Pre-School room in a nursery or early years setting
- Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
- Ability to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Strong team leader, able to motivate and support staff in your room
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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.






