Location: SO17 2FZ, Southampton, Hampshire, South East, UKTitle - Room Leader/ 3rd In ChargeSalary - Depending on qualification and experienceHours - Preferably full time 40 hours per week, Monday
FridayAddress - 1 Spring Crescent, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2FZAbout usEstablished 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.Role/Responsibilities/DutiesThe 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 EducatorsCreate a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for childrenPlan, implement and monitor age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS frameworkMaintain accurate records of childrens progress and developmentContribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice and collaboration.Benefits100% childcare discount for the first child, and 50% discount for subsequent childrenLong service rewardedQualified Staff Referral bonus (on successful completion of probation) of £500Employee assistance programme including counselling, financial and wellbeing supportWellbeing champion based at each nurserySupportive and friendly team environmentAdditional day off for your birthdayOpportunities for professional development and trainingChristmas period off, closed for bank holidaysCompany pensionHalf-termly staff treatAdditional wellbeing day pro-rated per yearEssential CriteriaMinimum Level 3 Early Years QualificationExperience in a nursery/ pre-school setting, ideally in a senior or leadership roleStrong leadership and communication skillsExcellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and statutory requirementsTPBN1_UKTJ