Level 3 Qualified Third-in-Charge
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | NG1 3QD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nurse Seekers Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Z1049R-41483 |
Summary
Level 3 Qualified Third-in-Charge
Zero2Five is working with a trusted nursery in Nottingham that is seeking a motivated Level 3 Qualified Third-in-Charge. This role offers the opportunity to join a strong team dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive environment for both children and staff.
Requirements
• Recent, hands-on experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
• A Level 3 childcare qualification
• Strong understanding of child development, ensuring accurate observations and record-keeping
• Awareness of health and safety standards within early years environments
• Clear and effective communication skills with both adults and children
Key Responsibilities
• • To be directly responsible to the Nursery Manager offering support in all matters concerning the Nursery.
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• To be flexible enough in order to meet the needs of the Nursery. This includes being prepared to work with any age band in any room and to undertake responsibility of any groups in the absence of the team leaders.
• To support the Management Team in the implementation of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage including any revisions to the guidance.
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• To ensure at induction and periodically throughout your time at the nursery that you familiarize yourself with and adhere to all policies and procedures
• To undertake a lead role or take guidance/support from other staff with lead named roles as appropriate e.g. SENCO as defined by Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted to undertake these roles effectively.
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• To respect the confidentiality of Parents/Carers and all other matters regarding the nursery. To respect and keep confidential all matters that are offered to you in confidence unless this affects the safety and welfare of a child.
• To support the induction for all staff /trainees/volunteers and that they are allocated a mentor and ensure they are monitored and supported to undertake their role safely and fully understand the need to respect confidentiality at all times.
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To respect each child as an individual taking time to understand their needs, whilst refraining from showing any favouritism.
• To ensure EYFS learning and development requirements are met and oversee the educational processes in your designated room
• To foster children's interests, experience, skills, attitudes, knowledge and gather an understanding of the child’s individual learning style, using this information to inform your practice and future planning.
• To undertake any other duties as required by the Nursery Manager and/or the nursery management team.
• To ensure that high standards of care and teaching strategies are provided and maintained to enable each child to develop a sense of well-being and therefore progress in all Prime and Specific Areas of learning.
• To ensure an appropriate and effective induction procedure is followed for each child that includes accurate baseline information gathered in partnership with parents/carers.
• To take on the role of key worker and support other staff to undertake the role in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals to meet the learning and welfare needs of the child, fully supporting an effective transition process.
In return, the successful candidate can expect a competitive salary, ongoing in-house training, and clear routes for career development. You’ll be welcomed into a well-resourced nursery with outstanding facilities and a friendly, supportive team.
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to keira@zero2five.co.uk