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  Third in Charge   5 Blyth Rd, Bromley BR1 3RS Salary: up to £34,000   Potential to earn a further £1,600 in bonus     Take the next step in your early years career and grow into nursery leadership.   At Fennies, our Third in Charge plays a key role in supporting the leadership of the nursery while continuing to deliver exceptional care and education within their room. You’ll work closely with the management team, helping to maintain high standards across the setting while developing your own leadership skills.   If you’re ready to step beyond a Room Leader role and build your future, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.     Why join Fennies?   We believe future leaders deserve the right support, development and recognition.      Competitive salary and bonus   Up to £33,000 annual salary   Up to £1,600 performance-related bonus   Comprehensive pension scheme   £500 referral bonus     Career Development   Targeted professional development programmes   Mentoring and support    Talent mapping to support your progression to Deputy or Manager roles     Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits   20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays   BUPA Wellbeing Support   Free daily meals from the Fennies Café     A community of committed, high-achieving educators   Regular leadership forums and networking    Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations   Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards     About the Role   As Third in Charge, you’ll support the leadership team while continuing to lead high-quality practice within your room.     You will:   Support the day-to-day running of the nursery alongside the management team   Lead your room, ensuring high-quality care and education   Step up in the absence of senior leaders to support operational responsibilities   Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication   Support and mentor team members to develop their practice   Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance     This role offers a clear pathway into leadership, giving you exposure to both room-based and nursery-wide responsibilities.     What we’re looking for   You’re a confident and caring early years professional who is ready to take your next step into leadership.     You will have:   Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (or above)   Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development   Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally as a senior practitioner or room leader   A track record of delivering high standards of care and education   Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.   Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills   GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent     Most importantly, you will bring ambition, initiative