Job Description

At Small Talk Nurseries Wolverhampton we greatly appreciate and value the hard work our staff put into providing high quality childcare, hence why offer the following generous employee benefits:

Competitive salary Accrue an extra day of leave for each full year completed (maximum 7 days accrued in any length of service) Excellent career opportunities - internal promotions Continuous training and development Free Uniform Free First Aid Training offered Free staff lunches Work pension scheme
We are currently recruiting for a qualified L3 Third in Charge to join our team to cover maternity leave, with the potential to continue with employment post 12 months.

Join us in our mission to ensure every child receives the best start in life, supporting our management team to maintain and deliver high standards of care and education.

If you have at least 1 years management experience either a Room Leader or as a Senior within Early Years and are seeking opportunities for growth and progression within your career, we would love to hear from you!

As Third in Charge, you will hold the following leadership & management responsibilities assisting the Nursery Manager and Deputy on a daily basis:

Supporting with the opening and closing of the nursery Coaching, mentoring and guiding the staff team - sharing and monitoring best practice Assisting the management team to achieve KPI's Liaising with external agencies as and when directed by the Nursery Manager Holding additional responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the EYFS, Birth to Five, COEL and safeguarding to ensure that all children receive the highest possible standards of care and education.

The position is full time, working between 36-40 hours per week Monday - Friday between 7.30am-6.00pm.

Qualifications:

Hold as a minimum a full and relevant early years and childcare qualification at Level 3 or above

Required experience:

Previous relevant early years experience: minimum 2 years

Management experience: minimum 1 year

We are committed to Safeguarding children, child protection and you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide 2 valid and up to date references. Due to the nature of the work, we will require an additional criminal records check (or checks if more than one country) for anyone who has lived or worked abroad.

Small Talk Nurseries is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status. We do not discriminate on any basis or characteristics and foster an inclusive, diverse working environment, celebrating individuality.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.41 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Discounted or free food
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person