Pre School Manager - Royston

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

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

Partou Academy training

60% childcare discount

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + BH

Birthday day off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School in Royston is seeking a dedicated Pre School Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a childcare team and ensure learning through the EYFS framework.

The role offers a salary of £37,044.80 per year plus a £5,000 welcome bonus, full-time permanent contract, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, generous annual leave and training 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 inspire the childcare team to deliver high-quality preschool provision.
• Ensure activities and learning align with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment across two sites.
• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Childcare passion

Child development support

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Maths GCSE

Tools

None

Job description

Pre School Manager - Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School

Royston | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £37,044.80 per annum, £17.81 per hour. Plus £5,000 welcome bonus

About The Role

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School is seeking a dedicated and passionate pre school 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..Our forest school, Nature Rangers, was shortlisted for Outdoor Learning Environment of the Year at the 2024, National NMT Nursery Awards. Pre-school children enjoy free-flow access to this incredible outdoor space which covers all seven areas of the EYFS. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families. We operate across two sites with dedicated environments for each age group and parking at both locations.

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
• 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.