Room Leader

Paint Pots Nurseries and Pre-schools; Southampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Southampton is looking for an experienced Room Leader / 3rd in charge to manage daily operations and lead a team of Early Years Educators. The role requires a minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification, with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include generous childcare discounts, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. The position aims to create a stimulating and inclusive environment for children's development.

Benefits

100% childcare discount for the first child

Long service rewarded

Staff referral bonus of £500

Employee assistance programme

Supportive team environment

Additional day off for your birthday

Opportunities for professional development

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 nursery and designated room.
• Lead and inspire a team of Early Years Educators.
• Plan and monitor age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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 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 / 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 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 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 childrens 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

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