Nursery Manager - Widnes

Partou Childcare; Widnes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy – professional training

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave – 23 days + bank

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery in Widnes, Cheshire, is hiring a Nursery Manager on a full-time basis to ensure the smooth running of the setting. You will lead a team, plan stimulating activities aligned with the EYFS, and build strong partnerships with families.

The role requires a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, and proven leadership in an early years setting. Salary is £37,044, with extensive staff benefits and professional development opportunities.

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 continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure children engage in stimulating activities aligned with EYFS.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager – Partou Willowdene Day Nursery

Widnes, Cheshire | Full Time | Permanent

Salary £37,044

About The Role

Partou Willowdene 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!


• 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 for early years education


• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development


• Commitment to safeguarding 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.