Room Leader
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Salary
£30,317 for full time
Hours (Full-time, Monday-Friday, hours?)
Preferably full time 40 hours per week, Monday Friday
About us
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 Nursery Room Leader to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of your designated room, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education. You will lead a team of Early Years Educators, foster children's development, and build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
The core requirements for the job role are:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the Ofsted Inspection Handbook, and Local Authority requirements, ensuring these are effectively implemented across the nursery.
Ensure that all statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times.
Develop strong partnerships with parents and carers, encouraging active involvement in their childs learning and development.
Lead, inspire and support a team of Early Years Educators, promoting professional growth and high-quality practice.
Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that fosters childrens well-being and learning.
Plan, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate, engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
Accurately record and track childrens progress and development, ensuring information is shared effectively with parents, carers, and relevant professionals.
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice, team collaboration, and implementation of best practice.
Benefits
* 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
Essential Criteria
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
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