Nursery Deputy Manager

Partou UK; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy training

60% childcare discount for you and IMD

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus referral

Job summary

Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a dedicated Nursery Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and Senior Deputy Manager in the smooth running of the setting. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and focuses on ensuring children engage in stimulating activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Qualifications

• 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 continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Nursery Manager and Senior Deputy Manager in daily operations.
• Ensure children engage in stimulating activities aligned with EYFS.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Early years education

Child development support

Safeguarding & CPD

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager - Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-school

East Midlands | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £30,284.80

About the Role

Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a dedicated and passionate nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Deputy Manager to help support their Nursery Manager and Senior Nursery Deputy Manager in 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 Early Years Foundation Stage. 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
• 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

• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Proven experience leading a teamin an early years setting
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children's learning and development
• Commitment to safeguardingand 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.