Third in Charge

Third in Charge Dundonald Road, Dicky Birds Part of Grandir UK Salary £30,264 - £33,280 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews) Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Dicky Birds Nursery, in Dundonald Road, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day. Why You’ll Love Working at Dicky Birds Nursery You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow. Core Benefits 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options available Big childcare discount £500 refer a friend bonus Company pension scheme with employer contributions Statutory Sick Pay from day 1 Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65 Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues About Our Nursery Dicky Birds Dundonald Road Day Nursery and Preschool in Wimbledon is a welcoming nursery opposite Dundonald Park. The bright, spacious ground-floor setting with a secure garden provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and learn. Key Features: Well-Regarded: Strong local reputation and smooth school transitions. Facilities: Open-plan layout fosters close staff-child relationships. Experienced Staff: Longstanding team regularly trained in early years education. On-Site Chef: Balanced meals to support healthy growth and development. Educational Programmes: Engaging curricula including Health and Self, Make and Bake, Innovate and Investigate, Move and Groove, and Sow and Grow. Outdoor & Community Engagement: Regular walks, outings, Forest School sessions at Walton Firs Activity Centre, and PE in local parks promote outdoor learning and physical activity. Location and Travel Dicky Birds Wimbledon Nursery is a 5-minute walk from Wimbledon town and located opposite Dundonald Park, near a primary school for easy access as your child grows. Dicky Birds also operates nurseries in Raynes Park and Surbiton, offering the same warm, nurturing care. What will you be doing Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required Keep costs in line with the agreed budgets Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service Even More Benefits Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets 24 hour remote GP appointments Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. INDQJ