Nursery Senior Deputy Manager

Partou UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Partou Academy

Childcare discount 60%

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Annual leave 23 days

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou UK Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Nursery Senior Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager in delivering high‑quality early years provision. This full‑time role (40 hours per week) focuses on safeguarding, EYFS learning, and leading a dedicated team.

Salary £32,198 plus a £5,000 Welcome Bonus. Benefits include Partou Academy training, 60% childcare discount, enhanced annual leave, birthday off, pension, and health support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in daily operations.
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver high‑quality learning.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for children.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Early years education

Child development support

Safeguarding & CPD

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Senior Deputy Manager – Partou Radcliffe Road Day Nursery & Pre-school

Nottingham | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £32,198 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

About the Role

Radcliffe RoadDay Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a dedicated and passionate nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Senior Deputy Manager to help support their Nursery Manager in the smooth running of the setting.You will work towardsensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will lead 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 (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 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.