Room Leader

Paint Pots Nurseries & Pre-Schools; Havant; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A childhood education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Room Leader/3rd In Charge to support the management team and oversee nursery operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification, and experience in a nursery setting. Responsibilities include leading practitioners, ensuring adherence to EYFS standards, and fostering positive relationships with parents. Benefits include childcare discounts, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

100% childcare discount for the first child

Long service reward

Employee assistance program

Additional birthday day off

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

• Lead and inspire a team of Early Years Educators.
• Plan, implement, and monitor age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

Title - Room Leader/ 3rd In Charge

Salary - Depending on qualification and experience

Hours - Preferably full time 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Address - 1 Spring Crescent, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2FZ

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 values—love, 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 / Duties

• 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 child's 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 children's progress and development
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice and collaboration.

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