**NURSERY THIRD IN CHARGE**

Role and responsibilities:

• To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager and deputy manager.
• To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures.
• To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery
• To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures.
• To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
• In the absence of a Manager and deputy manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting.
• To attend meetings as part of the management team.
• To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.
  
  Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum
• Previous management or room leading experience in a nursery environment
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated third in charge to work in our wonderful Stepping Stones nursery based in Stockport.
Company benefits:
• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc.
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.
• Free branded staff uniform
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!!
• Employer contribution to pension scheme, From £12.40 - negotiable depending on experience