Room Leader

Title

• Room Leader / 3rd In Charge

• Depending on qualification and experience

• Preferably full time 40 hours per week, Monday
• Friday

• 1 Spring Crescent, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2FZ

Established in 2000, Paint Pots has grown to include six nurseries and seven pre-schools across Southampton and Hampshire. Renowned for its inclusive, loving, and homely atmosphere, we provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children thrive. In 2024, we proudly achieved charity status, reinforcing our commitment to our core valueslove, laughter, and learning.

Our passionate team is dedicated to delivering high-quality early years education and care. We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced 3rd in charge / Room Leader to join our team. In this role, you will support the manager and deputy to oversee the daily operations of the nursery and your designated room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education.

You will lead a team of practitioners, foster children's development, and build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.

The core requirements for the job role are :

Understand and have a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Early Years Inspection Toolkit, Ofsted and Local Authority requirements.

To ensure that all statutory guidance is adhered to.

To develop partnerships with parents / carers to increase involvement in their childs development.

Lead and inspire a team of Early Years Educators

Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children

Plan, implement and monitor age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework

Maintain accurate records of childrens progress and development

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice and collaboration.

100% childcare discount for the first child, and 50% discount for subsequent children

Long service rewarded

Qualified Staff Referral bonus (on successful completion of probation) of £500

Employee assistance programme including counselling, financial and wellbeing support

Wellbeing champion based at each nursery

Supportive and friendly team environment

Additional day off for your birthday

Opportunities for professional development and training

Christmas period off, closed for bank holidays

Company pension

Half-termly staff treat

Additional wellbeing day pro-rated per year

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Experience in a nursery / pre-school setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role

Strong leadership and communication skills

Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements