Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
Third in Charge
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Third in Charge (Room-Based)
Location: Beckenham, Kings Hall
- Salary: up to £34,000
- Bonus potential: up to £1,600
- Career growth with leadership progression opportunities
Take the next step in your early years career and develop into nursery leadership.
As Third in Charge at Fennies, you’ll:
- Play a pivotal role in supporting nursery leadership.
- Continue delivering exceptional care and education in your room.
- Work closely with the management team to maintain high standards across the setting.
- Develop your own leadership skills while making a meaningful impact.
This role is perfect if you’re ready to progress beyond a Room Leader position.
Why join Fennies?
Fennies invests in future leaders through support, development, and recognition. Our benefits include:
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Competitive Reward Package:
- Salary: up to £33,000 per annum
- Bonus: up to £1,600 (performance-related)
- Referral bonus: £500
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Career Development:
- Targeted professional development
- Mentoring and tailored support
- A clear pathway to Deputy or Manager roles
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits:
- 20 days annual leave (increasing to 25 with service)
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals at the Fennies Café
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- Industry-Leading Community:
- Networking through leadership forums
- Social events: Summer BBQs, Christmas parties, company celebrations
- Recognition via the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As Third in Charge, you’ll lead high-quality practice in your room while partnering with leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the day-to-day nursery operations alongside management.
- Lead quality care and education in your assigned room.
- Act in the absence of senior leaders during operational gaps.
- Build strong family partnerships and maintain open communication.
- Mentor teammates to enhance their practice.
- Uphold safeguarding, health, safety, and compliance standards.
This is a clear pathway into leadership, giving exposure to both room-based and nursery-wide roles.
What We’re Looking For
Ideal candidates are passionate early years professionals eager to take on leadership.
**Essential:
- Qualification:
- Level 2 or 3 Early Years Certificate (or above)
- Experience:
- Strong working knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters, and child development.
- Experience as a senior practitioner or room leader.
- Professional Record:
- Proven delivery of high-quality care and education.
- Practice Expertise:
- Strong Key Person experience.
- Implementation of safeguarding, health & safety, first aid, and childcare policies.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional organisational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
- What’s Key:
- Ambition, initiative, and passion for supporting children and your team.
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At Fennies, We Stand By Our People Promise
Our family-owned values shape our:
- Culture and decision-making.
- Communal spirit with shared connections.
- Quality approach—from people and curriculum to physical environments.
We empower you to grow, thrive, and: ✔ Be yourself ✔ Come together ✔ Be all in ✔ Go further
Are You Ready to Join Us?
Contact us to start your conversation or explore the application process:
📞 Phone: 0208 770 3222 ✉️ Email: recruitment@fennies.com 🌐 Contact Us
Diversity & Inclusion
Fennies celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all backgrounds.
Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS check required for all successful applicants.
- Online searches (including social media) for shortlisted candidates.
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