Third in Charge

Location HP14
Category Nursery
Job Type Full Time
Salary £24,000 – £30,000 per year
Posted 28 August 2026
Branch Berkshire
Reference 5000000000000046

Job Description:

  • Third in Charge
    Full-time | Up to 30,000 per annum (DOE)
    Location: Maidenhead

    Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your childcare career? Our client, a unique nursery and preschool in the heart of Maidenhead, is looking for a passionate and creative Third in Charge to join their team.
    Focused on the power of imaginative play, this inspiring setting offers immersive role-play environments where children are encouraged to explore, create, problem-solve, and bring their ideas to life. It’s the perfect opportunity for someone looking to take on additional responsibility while making a real impact on children’s learning and development.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • Discounted childcare
    • Company pension scheme
    • Health and wellbeing support
    • Career progression opportunities within a growing childcare group

    As a Third in Charge, you will support the Nursery Manager in delivering high-quality early years care and education, creating a safe, stimulating and organised environment for children to thrive. You will lead and inspire a team of practitioners, ensure best practice and safeguarding standards are maintained, and contribute to providing an outstanding experience for both children and families.

    About You

    • Recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential)
    • Previous experience within an early year or nursery setting
    • Caring, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s development
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
    • A clear and up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

    Apply Today
    If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now email your CV to rebecca.galloway@tinies.com or call 07586 693613 to take the next step in your early years career!

    Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities:
    At Tinies, safeguarding children and promoting their welfare are at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
    We work closely with nurseries, families and corporate clients across the UK, maintaining high standards of safer recruitment and safeguarding. Every candidate is subject to robust recruitment, screening and vetting procedures to confirm their suitability to work with children.
    All Tinies candidates must hold the appropriate enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for their role, or the relevant equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland, alongside all other checks required as part of our safer recruitment process.
    Tinies is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants and workers. We do not tolerate discrimination on any grounds.

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