Nursery Deputy Manager - Manchester

Partou UK Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Partou Academy

Childcare Discount

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension

Annual Leave 23 days

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou UK Limited is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager for Partou Manchester Airport (Little Faces) Day Nursery & Pre-school. This full-time role supports the Nursery Manager to run the setting, ensuring high standards of safety, learning, and development in line with EYFS.

You will lead a team, foster family partnerships, and contribute to high-quality early years education. Salary £30,284.80 plus a £1,000 welcome bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong EYFS knowledge.
• Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Nursery Manager and Senior Deputy Manager.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment and engaging activities for children.
• Build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Early years education

Child development support

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager – Partou Manchester Airport (Little Faces) Day Nursery & Pre-school

Manchester | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £30,284.80+ £1,000 Welcome Bonus

About the Role

Partou Manchester Airport (Little Faces) Day Nursery & Pre-schoolis seeking a dedicated and passionate nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Deputy Manager to help support their Nursery Manager and Senior Nursery Deputy Manager in the smooth running of the setting. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your first year, T&Cs apply)
• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Your birthday off – to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting
• Passion forearly years education
• Confidence in supportingchildren’s learning and development
• Commitment tosafeguarding and continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.