There’s a point in your early years career where running your own room isn’t quite enough anymore.
You’re supporting other practitioners, stepping in when management need help and becoming one of the people the team naturally turns to.
If that sounds familiar, this could be your next move.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is looking for a Third-In-Charge to join an established nursery in Wimbledon.
You’ll sit between the room leadership and senior management team, giving you the opportunity to build wider leadership experience while still remaining actively involved in nursery life.
What you'll be doing
Your week will be varied, with responsibilities including:
Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Helping oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery Leading and motivating practitioners across the setting Supporting staff deployment and nursery ratios Coaching and developing less experienced team members Maintaining high standards of safeguarding Ensuring practice remains consistent with the EYFS Supporting planning and children's development Helping maintain strong relationships with parents and carers Supporting the induction of new team members Helping management maintain high standards across all rooms Taking additional responsibility when senior management are unavailable
You’ll have enough responsibility to develop your management skills properly, without suddenly being expected to run the entire nursery alone.
The setting
The nursery is based in Wimbledon, just a short walk from Wimbledon station, making it particularly convenient for candidates travelling across South West London.
It is rated Good by Ofsted and has a long-standing early years team.
Children benefit from a varied environment including:
Two outdoor garden areas Forest School sessions A dedicated growing garden Sports and physical activities Yoga and wellbeing sessions Boogie Mites music activities A nursery library Dedicated SENCo support Community outings and local park visits
The nursery has separate environments for babies, younger toddlers, older toddlers and preschool children, giving practitioners the opportunity to gain experience across different age groups.
Who we're looking for
You’ll need a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
This could suit:
An existing Third-In-Charge An experienced Room Leader looking for progression A strong Senior Nursery Practitioner already taking on additional leadership duties
You should be confident supporting colleagues, communicating with families and maintaining standards across a busy nursery.
Previous leadership experience within an early years setting is strongly preferred.
Salary
£30,264 to £34,000 per year
Salary will depend on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews.
You’ll also receive a £1,000 welcome bonus, subject to the employer's terms and conditions.
Benefits
The wider package includes:
33 days' annual leave including bank holidays Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options Generous childcare discount £500 employee referral bonus Company pension with employer contributions Statutory sick pay from day one Life assurance Retail and supermarket discounts Gym and cinema discounts 24-hour remote GP appointments Healthcare cashback towards dental care and physiotherapy Enhanced family leave benefits Paid compassionate and bereavement leave Recognition and employee reward schemes Ongoing in-house training Genuine progression opportunities
This is particularly well suited to someone who knows they want to move into Deputy Nursery Manager and eventually Nursery Manager level, but wants to build that experience properly first.
Apply today and Tiny Tots Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.