Nursery Manager - Barnwood

Partou UK Limited; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Partou Academy training

Childcare discount for you and family

Maternity & paternity leave

Pension

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Barnwood Day Nursery & Pre-school in Barnwood, Gloucester, seeks a Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team, ensure high standards of care and learning, and partner with families. This full-time role focuses on EYFS delivery, safeguarding, and staff development.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive Partou Academy for professional growth. Salary is competitive, with a welcome bonus available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Maths GCSE completed.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and best practice.
• Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting.
• Passion for early years education and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to ensure smooth setting running.
• Inspire and manage the team to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment for children.
• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Early years passion

Child learning support

Safeguarding & development

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Maths GCSE

Job description

Nursery Manager – Partou Barnwood Day Nursery & Pre-school

Barnwood, Gloucester | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £38,542 + £1,000 Welcome Bonus

About the Role

Partou Barnwood 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 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
• 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.