Thrive Childcare and Education
Third In Charge
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Job Title & Location
3rd in Charge at Thrive Grosvenor House, Belgrave
Job Type
Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
Salary
£14.40 Per Hour
Benefits
- Earn up to £400 per month through our referral scheme
- Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)
- Christmas week closure + Christmas shopping vouchers
- Company supplied branded outdoor jackets
- Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
- Cash health plans including dental cashback
- High street and gym membership discounts
- Free face-to-face counselling sessions
- Long service awards
- Monthly colleague recognition rewards with cash incentives
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- DBS registration paid for
- Plus many more amazing benefits!
Senior Lead Practitioner Job Description
At Thrive Childcare and Education, we put our children first—but we invest in our people too. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Third in Charge to join our team at Thrive Grosvenor House, Belgrave.
This opportunity is ideal for a current Third in Charge looking to progress within a supportive and growing nursery group.
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As a Third in Charge, you will play a key role in leading your room team, supporting children’s learning and development, and delivering outstanding childcare and early years education within our nursery setting.
If you are an experienced Third in Charge with strong leadership skills and a passion for childcare, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities -Third In Charge
As a Third in Charge, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting a team of nursery practitioners
- Delivering high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework
- Planning engaging activities to support children’s learning, development, and school readiness
- Building strong relationships with parents and carers
- Monitoring, observing, and assessing children’s progress
- Supporting safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery compliance standards
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment
- Acting as a positive role model within the nursery team
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the nursery
Requirements
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- Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (essential)
- Experience working as a Senior Lead Practitioner or Room Leader
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Passion for childcare and early years education
- A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach
About Thrive Childcare And Education
Thrive Childcare and Education provides outstanding childcare and early years education throughout the North West of England and Scotland.
With over 20 years of experience managing award-winning nurseries, we are passionate about developing our people and supporting career progression within our teams.
Our nurseries provide a supportive, friendly, and inspiring environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.
Our Values
- Children first every time
- Deliver every day with passion
- Be a positive role model
- Teamwork
Apply Today - Third in Charge
If you are looking for your next opportunity as a Third in Charge in Belgrave, apply today and join our growing Thrive family at Thrive Grosvenor House.
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