Nursery Room Leader

Partou; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years childcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for a full-time role, overseeing room operations and children's learning. The ideal candidate should have a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, and experience in team leadership. The position offers a welcoming environment with numerous benefits including a £5,000 welcome bonus, professional development opportunities, and a childcare discount for immediate family members.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

Access to professional training

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong EYFS knowledge to ensure effective learning.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of a nursery room.
• Inspire and lead your team effectively.
• Ensure children engage in stimulating activities.

Skills

Strong EYFS knowledge

Proven experience leading a team

Passion for early years education

Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

NurseryRoom Leader – Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre-school

Harrogate, North Yorkshire | Full-Time | Permanent
£28,600 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

About the Role

Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a minimumLevel 3 Early Years qualificationnursery practitioner totake on the full-time 40 hours per week role ofNursery Room Leader, overseeing the daily running of a room and ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You willlead and inspire your team, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• £5,000 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!
• 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.