3rd in Charge

Job summary

Early Years 3rd in Charge

Odds Farm Park Day Nursery - part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group

Odds Farm Park Day Nursery focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development.

Our ethos is that we want the best for children! Its our privilege to make learning an adventure. Children are experts in their own play. We follow their lead!

We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy available for an experienced and confident Early Years professional to assist the Management team with the day to day running of this unique, well regarded setting on the award winning Odds Farm Park.

This is a room and office based role, where you will have key holder responsibility assisting with opening and closing the setting. This position would suit an experienced Room leader looking to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
• Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing
• Multiple free tickets into Odds Farm Park - Worth over £600 per year!
• WPA "NHS Top up" - including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses
• Tastecard for all permanent staff - Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets & days out.
• 2 free meals, and unlimited drinks every day for our staff
• 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
• An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
• Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
• Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
• Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
• Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
• Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
• Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
• Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
• Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Free parking

Experience / Qualifications required

· A recognised Early Years qualification level 3 or above

· A minimum of 2 years experience working with children in a Day Nursery setting

· Experience in a Room Lead role in a large nursery setting

· Previous team leading experience

· A real passion for working with children

· A strong command of the English language

· Flexibility and punctuality

"Odds Farm Park Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff"

Farm Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.