Paint Pots is a subsidiary of Launchpad Social Enterprise, where children are our primary focus. As we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated individuals who share our passion, to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
In return, we offer our commitment to your personal development, fulfilment and career. Many staff who join us stay with us for many years, some leave and come back again - so we must be doing something right!
Below, you will find our current available positions, and on the right your will find links to find out more about our nurseries.
To apply for a position, use the form on the right (or bottom if on a mobile device).
If there are no positions currently available, we are happy to receive expressions of interest. To do so, use the form on the right (or bottom if on a mobile device), without specifying a position.
We welcome applications from men and women.
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Opportunities
Swaythling
We are looking for a Pre-School room leader who is a minimum level 3 qualified. This position is full time all year round.
We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Swaythling who is level 3 qualified. This position is full time all year round.
Shirley
We are looking for an after school assistant in Shirley who is level 3 qualified. This position is 2:45-6 term time only Monday to Friday,
West End
We are looking for a childcare practitioner in West End who is level 2 or 3 qualified. This position is full time all year round.
We are looking for a Lunch Time Assistant in West End where a qualification is not necessary. This position is 11-2 Monday to Friday term time only.
Harefield
We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Harefield who is level 2 or 3 qualified. This position is 8:30-3:30 term time only Monday to Friday.
Portswood
We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Portswood who is level 2 or 3 qualified. This position is full time all year round Monday to Friday.
We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Portswood and a qualification is not necessary. This position is full time all year round Monday to Friday.
Bitterne
We have a new and exciting job opportunity for a ‘Forest School Lead’. The position is open to a person who is a qualified level 3, passionate about outdoor learning, happy to work in all weathers and able to plan a curriculum around the outdoor space at our preschool in Bitterne. Forest School qualifications are desirable but not essential as we want the right person who loves to smile, inspire and motivate others to work outside and to create a space where young children will learn about nature and the world around them. This position is 8-3:30 Monday to Friday term time only.