Nursery Manager

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Nnursery Manager – Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre‑school

Harrogate, North Yorkshire | Full‑Time | Permanent

£37,500 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre‑school is seeking a dedicated and passionate nursery practitioner to take on the full‑time 40‑hour per week role as Nursery Manager. 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.

• £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 – 23 days of leave each year plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off – enjoy your special day as you wish
• Health & wellbeing support – free health plan and 24‑hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more
• Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a friend when you refer them for a job

• 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

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.

All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud to 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.