Third in Charge (Term Time) £500 Welcome Perk

£500 WELCOME BONUS - Join Our Team as a  Third in Charge! 

TERM TIME ONLY - 38 hours over 4 days from 8am-6pm (to support in preschool between 9am-3pm). Would also consider Part-time Club hours 20 hours over 5 days from 8am-9am and 3pm-6pm.

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Bridgetown, we’re looking for a Third in Charge to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher, and have previous experience working within a childcare setting.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• £500 WELCOME BONUS!
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £13.05 per hour, plus holiday pay of £212.58 per month (equivalent to an annual salary of £21,395, based on full-time 38 hours per week, term-time only)

Working Hours: Term Time Only - 38 hours over 4 days from 8am-6pm (to support in preschool between 9am-3pm). Would also consider Part-time Club hours 20 hours over 5 days from 8am-9am and 3pm-6pm (salary pro rata).
 

Location: The Old Station Nursery Bridgetown, Bridgetown Primary School, Byron Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7JP

About our Nursery 

Bridgetown pre-school provides a spacious and welcoming environment enriched with natural resources for children to explore freely throughout the day. Our children enjoy the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor spaces including our on site Forest School area, with a pond and camp fire facilities. At Bridgetown Pre-School we to get out and explore. From wildlife walks to going to meet the Stratford-Upon-Avon Fire Station and Police Department, we like to be busy and active in the community. We also hold yearly events, such as our sports day, fete and on occasion hold cake sales for local charities. Conveniently situated on Byron Road, within the grounds of Bridgetown Primary School and just a short stroll from the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Ample parking is available along the road outside the school.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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