Third in Charge

Third in Charge

2026-09-12T00:00:00

Location: Reading, Berkshire, GB, RG1 2

Application Deadline: 2026-12-12T18:01:32.7

Role Overview

Were opening a brand-new Busy Bees Nursery in Binfield! Be Part of Something Amazing! Were opening a brand-new, two-storey Busy Bees nursery in Binfield and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 75 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing—and we need a passionate Senior Room Leader to join us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A THIRD IN CHARGE

• Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits


• Competitive pay £33,904.00


• Career progression: Grow with us through training & development!


• Birthday off: Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU!


• 50% childcare discount: Because family comes first!


• Up to 28 days holiday: Including bank holidays!


• Menopause support: Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones!


• Wellbeing perks: Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub!


• Cycle to Work scheme: A healthy commute, a happier you!


• Pension & financial perks: Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support!


• Travel opportunities: Work with childcare professionals across the world!


• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus: Because balance matters!


• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders: We've got your back!


• Plus: You'll get exclusive access to Hive, our Benefits & Wellbeing platform filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training.

Role Responsibilities

What you'll do as a Third in Charge:

• Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children


• Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity


• Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families


• Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth


• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene

Required Qualifications

Are you our perfect match? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team. Do you have?

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education


• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or Nursery Room Manager


• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team


• A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK. This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!

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Role Overview: ?? Were Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Binfield! Be Part of Something Amazing! ?? Were opening a brand-new, two-storey Busy Bees nursery in Binfield and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 75 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growingand we need a passionate Senior Room Leader to join us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. ?? WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A THIRD IN CHARGE ? Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ? ?? Competitive pay £33,904.00 ?? Career progression Grow with us through training & development! ?? Birthday off Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! ?? 50% childcare discount Because family comes first! ?? Up to 28 days holiday Including bank holidays! ?? Menopause support
Through Peppy, helping you through lifes milestones! ?? Wellbeing perks Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! ?? Cycle to Work scheme A healthy commute, a happier you! ?? Pension & financial perks Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! ?? Travel opportunities Work with childcare professionals across the world! ?? Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus Because balance matters! ?? Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders We've got your back! ?? PLUS: Youll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: ?? WHAT YOULL DO AS A THIRD IN CHARGE ? Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children ? Lead & inspire your
nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity ? Support childrens development & maintain positive relationships with families ? Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth ? Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ?? ARE YOU OUR PERFECT MATCH? Were searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . ?? Do you have? ?? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education ?? Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantageideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or Nursery Room Manager ?? Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team ?? A passion for fostering childrens development and creating positive relationships with families ?? ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UKs leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! Were all about giving
every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, youll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! ?? Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . ? This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! ?? JBRP1_UKTJ