Nursery: Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: GBP26,936- GBP35,276 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

_ We are offering a GBP1000 welcome bonus for this role ( T&C's apply) _

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Third in Charge to join our Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery and Preschool, situated at the Science and Technology Facilities Council in Didcot with great transport links and onsite parking.

The 63-place nursery has recently undergone refurbishment, and benefits from well-resourced rooms and a lovely garden area with play equipment. They offer a range of extra-curricular activities, including Forest School.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more

Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry

Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries

Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala's

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

If you are interested in actively developing your leadership skills to support your progression in to Nursery Management, ask our Talent Acquisition Team about joining our 12-month Future Leaders Programme!

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We've been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis - something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What you'll be doing

Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children in our care

When required, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies - monitoring and improving practice and behaviours that underpin our high performance safety culture

In collaboration with the Nursery Manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and supporting professional development plans, including coaching and mentoring for all colleagues.

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the needs of each child

Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe working environment

Promote the nursery to both current parents, and potential customers, to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth

Ensure commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIs

Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery

What we're looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, Room Senior, Early Years Educator or similar

Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others to enable staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Experience of food preparation and the completion of relevant training linked to food management

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply - as you may be just what we're looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert._

_INDOXFORD_

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: GBP26,736.00-GBP35,276.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Referral programme

Store discount

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

No weekends

School type:

Day nursery

Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person