Nursery Room Leader - Ellesmere Port

Partou Childcare; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your

Partou Academy – access to highquality

60% childcare discount for you & imed

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 d

Your birthday off – to enjoy your spec

Health & wellbeing support – access to

Shopping discounts – exclusive discoun

Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a

Job summary

Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-school in Ellesmere Port is seeking a qualified Nursery Room Leader to manage a room full-time (40 hours per week) and drive rich learning experiences for children in line with EYFS.

You will lead a dedicated team, ensure a safe and inclusive environment, and collaborate closely with families to support each child's development and wellbeing within a supportive Partou culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Experience leading a team in an early years setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of a nursery room.
• Lead and inspire a small team in EY setting.
• Ensure learning activities meet EYFS standards.
• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Childcare passion

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Nursery Room Leader – Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-school

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £29,432 + £1,000 Welcome Bonus

About The Role

Partou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery 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 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
• 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.