{"id":61558,"date":"2026-07-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/room-leader-third-in-charge\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T19:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:29:44","slug":"room-leader-third-in-charge","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/room-leader-third-in-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Room Leader \/ Third in Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are looking for an experienced and motivated<strong> Room Leader \/ Third in Charge <\/strong>to join a well-established Montessori nursery in <strong>Croydon (CR7).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a full-time leadership position within a high-quality Early Years setting and is ideal for an <strong>experienced Level 3 practitioner <\/strong>looking to take the next step in their leadership career. The nursery provides a warm, child-centred environment, combining the Montessori approach with the EYFS framework to support children&#8217;s learning and development. Term-time only applicants will also be considered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You will be:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Leading the day-to-day practice within your room while supporting the overall running of the nursery as Third in Charge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Supporting and mentoring practitioners to deliver high-quality care and education<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Planning and delivering engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework and Montessori principles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Acting as a key person and building strong relationships with children and their families<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Monitoring children&#8217;s progress through observations, assessments, and next-step planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and ensuring compliance with EYFS requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager with operational duties and maintaining high standards across the setting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Contributing to a positive, nurturing environment that promotes continuous improvement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The successful candidate will hold a<strong> minimum Level 3 Early Years qualificatio<\/strong>n and have <strong>previous experience in a Room Leader or senior practitioner role <\/strong>within an Early Years setting. A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, child development, and staff leadership is essential. Knowledge of the Montessori approach would be advantageous but is not essential.<\/p>\n<p>Think this could be the role for you? Apply now with your CV!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About UCM Education:<\/strong><br \/>\nUCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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