Nursery Third in Charge
Family First Nurseries Group · Direct employer
Salary: £31,200 per annum
Hours: Full-time 40 hours
Location: Footsteps Nursery Stafford
Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.
At Footsteps Nursery Stafford, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Third in Charge to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- £1,000 Welcome
Bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Flexible
Working Options: 4 or 5 days,
part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
- 33 Days Paid
Holiday: 24 days
annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
off
- 75% Childcare
Discount for your own
children
- Career
Growth: Tailored
training, development and promotion opportunities
- Health &
Wellbeing Support: Confidential
helpline and wellbeing resources
- Supportive
Culture: Warm,
inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation
treats
- Company
Pension and free
on-site parking
- DBS Paid
For: We cover the
cost of your enhanced DBS check
- Uniform
Provided: So you’re
ready from day one
As a Nursery Third in Charge, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
- Support the
nursery leadership team by leading through positive role
modelling and maintaining high standards.
- Guide and
develop staff through coaching, supervision and team
collaboration.
- Build strong
partnerships with parents and carers through effective
communication and support.
- Help maintain
staffing, ratios and the smooth day-to-day running of the
nursery.
You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
Essential:
- Level 3
childcare qualification
- Confident
written and spoken English
- Experience in an
Early Years setting
- Knowledge of
EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Our bright, purpose-built nursery is filled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Footsteps Nursery Stafford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
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