Nursery Room Leader

TieTalent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Southampton is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to manage daily operations and lead a skilled team. This role requires a dedicated professional with a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, strong leadership skills, and a passion for early childhood development. The position offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits including discounted childcare and a company pension.

Benefits

Heavily discounted childcare

Employee assistance programme including counselling

Wellbeing champion 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

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery/pre-school setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the designated room ensuring high standards.
• Lead a team of Early Years Practitioners and foster children's development.
• Plan and monitor age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery Room Leader

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

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