Job Description

Third in Charge

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £30,264 - £33,280 (depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

⭐Join us and receive a £1000 welcome bonus (Terms and conditions apply) ⭐

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Preschool in Tetherdown, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Muswell Hill

You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Big childcare discount
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Located in the heart of Muswell Hill, our modern, purpose-built nursery offers exceptional care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a warm, nurturing environment.

Activities

Children enjoy a wide range of fun, engaging activities, including dance and yoga in a dedicated space, creative play in an arts studio, and story time in a cosy library.

Community Outings

Regular trips around Muswell Hill—from parks to the local library—bring learning to life and help build confidence through real-world experiences.

Proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care, inspiring learning experiences, and a nurturing environment where children thrive every day.

Location and Travel

Located in the heart of Muswell Hill just off Fortis Green, our nursery is close to East Finchley Station and within walking distance of local primary schools—ideal for both local families and commuters.

What will you be doing

• Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children
• Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff
• Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required
• Keep costs in line with the agreed budgets

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.

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