Nursery Third in Charge

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Hove, East Sussex
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£32,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Early Years Education Room Leader Deputy Manager Childcare EYFS Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Third in Charge – Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Salary: £32,000 per annum (depending on experience, qualifications, and age)

Days/Hours: Monday to Friday – 42 hours per week 4 days / 38 hours considered for the right candidate Shifts between 7:30am–6:00pm

Contract: All Year Round / Permanent

*Not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants*

Nursery Third in Charge – Hove, East Sussex, BN3

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a passionate Nursery Third in Charge / Room Manager to join our small, bespoke Nursery.

Inspired by Nordic educational approaches, our setting places strong emphasis on academic confidence, emotional intelligence, and children’s happiness. This role is ideal for an experienced Room Leader looking to progress or a Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge.

Benefits

  • • Opportunity to complete further qualifications
  • • Supportive and welcoming staff team
  • • Hands-on, supportive Director
  • • Childcare discount
  • • Local transport links and onsite parking

Responsibilities

  • • Act as both Room Leader and Third in Charge
  • • Cover for the Deputy Manager in their absence
  • • Deliver high-quality childcare and early education in line with the EYFS
  • • Support and celebrate children’s learning and development with families
  • • Contribute to the overall development and success of the nursery
  • • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment

About You

  • • Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
  • • Have previous experience as Room Leader or Deputy Manager
  • • Be passionate, loyal, and enthusiastic with fresh ideas for learning
  • • Be patient, friendly, and an excellent team player
  • • Demonstrate commitment to outdoor learning and inclusive practice
  • • Have excellent communication skills
  • • Be eligible to work in the UK

Are you a passionate Early Years Leader ready to grow your career?

👇 Apply today — let’s get your interview booked in!

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