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 

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. 

We are looking for a 1:1 practitioner. in Sholing. Qualifications are not necessary and training will be provided. This position is Monday and Friday 8-5 until the end of August 2024. 

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. 

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