Nursery Manager - Dulwich

Partou UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy

60% childcare discount for you &immed.

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave – 23 days + bank

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-school in South London is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead the setting on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week to ensure smooth daily operations, high standards of care, and activities that support learning in line with the EYFS.

You will inspire your team, maintain a safe, inclusive environment, build strong partnerships with families, and drive continuous improvement across the nursery, including safeguarding, staff development,

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Maths GCSE.
• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting.
• Passion for early years education.
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team.
• Ensure safe and inclusive environment.
• Support children's learning and development.
• Build partnerships with families.
• Ensure regulatory and safeguarding standards.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Child learning support

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Maths GCSE

Job description

Nursery Manager – Partou Dulwich Sports Ground Day Nursery & Pre-school

South London | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £42,910

About the Role

PartouDulwich Sports Ground 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

• 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 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.

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.