Nursery Third In Charge (Health & Safety Lead)
Full-Time | 4-Day Week
Location: Wandsworth
Full-Time, Permanent - 40 Hours Over 4 Days
Salary: £35,000
Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued...
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Third in Charge to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?
We invest heavily in our team with:
The Third in Charge (Health & Safety Lead) is a key member of the nursery leadership team, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in running the nursery and acting as a designated leader in their absence when required. As Health & Safety Lead, they are responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and risk management across the nursery. They play a vital role in daily operational tasks, staff support, and parent communication, contributing to the smooth running of the nursery and high‑quality experiences for children.
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If you’re ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, we’d love to hear from you!
Three Generations Start Your Child’s Path to Future Success
AAbacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community.
After beginning his professional career in finance, Anthony was drawn back to his roots and lifelong passion for early childhood education. He founded Abacus Ark to combine the warmth and values of his family legacy with a modern, forward-thinking approach to learning.
In 2016, Anthony’s wife Moira joined Abacus Ark from a background in financial publishing and media sales. Starting in the classroom, she went on to become Nursery Manager, Operations Director, and now serves as Head of People and Culture – ensuring the family’s tradition of care and excellence continues in every setting.
Today, Anthony and Moira lead Abacus Ark together, proud to see their own children come through the nursery, continuing a three-generation legacy of family-led, child-centred education.
