Nursery Manager

Partou UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Professional training

60% childcare discount for you & immed

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Norwood Day Nursery & Pre-school in South London is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee operations on a full-time 40-hour week, ensuring high-quality practice in line with the EYFS and a safe, inclusive environment.

You will lead a team, build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues, and drive learning through stimulating activities. The role offers a £55,000 base salary plus a £5,500 performance bonus, plus extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Maths GCSE is required.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and leadership experience in a nursery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations as Nursery Manager for 40 hours per week.
• Lead and inspire the team, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Skills

Strong EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Child safeguarding

Early years education

Learning through play

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Maths GCSE

Job description

Nursery Manager – Partou Norwood Day Nursery & Pre-school

Norwood, South London| Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £55,000 + £5,500Performance Bonus

About the Role

PartouNorwood Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a dedicated and passionate nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Manager to ensure 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 EYFS. You will lead and inspire your team, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• £5,500Performance Bonus(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
• Maths GCSE
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Proven experience leading a teamin an early years setting
• Passion forearly years education
• Confidence in supportingchildren’s learning and development
• Commitment tosafeguardingand 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.

Benefits:plus up to £5,500 per annum performance bonus