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.

Click Here to see some of the benefits of a career with Paint Pots 

Click Here for our Applicant Privacy Notice that explains how we hold and process your information.

Opportunities 

Freemantle 

We are looking for a deputy manager who is level 3 qualified to provide maternity cover from the end of October 2024. This position is full time all year round. The closing date for applications is 20th August 2024.

Sholing

We are looking for a room leader for our preschool room in Sholing who is level 3 qualified. This position is full time all year round. 

We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Sholing who is preferably level 2 or 3 qualified. Applicants without qualifications will be considered. This position is full time all year round. 

Swaythling

We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Swaythling. Applicants without qualifications will be considered and training will be provided. This position is full time all year round. 

Shirley

We are looking for an After School Club lead in Shirley who is level 2 or 3 qualified. This position is 2:45-6 Monday-Friday and is 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. 

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. 

Orchard Lane

We are looking for a childcare practitioner in Orchard Lane who is level 2 or 3 qualified. This position is 8:30-3:30 term time only.

We are looking for a deputy manager in Orchard Lane who is level 3 qualified. This position is 8:30-3:30 term time only. The closing date for applications is 20th August 2024.

Bitterne

We are looking for a level 3 qualified practitioner to work in our PreSchool in Bitterne. 8:00-3:30 Monday to Friday term time only