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Salary: Depending on qualification and experience
Hours: Full-time, Preferably full time 40 hours per week, Monday Friday
Locations: Portswood Nursery, SO17 2FZ or Swaythling Nursery, SO16 3AU
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 Portswood. 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 practitioners, foster children's development, and build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
Role/Responsibilities/Duties
The core requirements for the job role are:
Understand and have a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Inspection Handbook, Ofsted and Local Authority requirements.
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 Practitioners
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.
Benefits
Heavily discounted childcare
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
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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education
* Industries
Education
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