Nursery Room Leader - Bolton

Nursery Room Leader – Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school Bolton, Greater Mancheser | Full-Time | Permanent Salary £14.15 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus About The Role Partou Playdays 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 £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 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.

Oversee the daily operations of a nursery room to ensure children engage in stimulating activities aligned with the EYFS. Lead and inspire the team while building strong partnerships with colleagues and families.

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and have proven experience leading a team in an early years setting. A strong commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development is required.

• Welcome Bonus • Professional training and development • Childcare discount • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave • Pension scheme • Enhanced annual leave • Birthday off • Health & wellbeing support • Shopping discounts • Buddy bonus

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• EYFS Knowledge
• Early Years Education
• Child Development
• Safeguarding
• Inclusive Environment
• Partnership Building

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level