Early Years Teacher - Thornbury

Early Years Teacher

Location: Partou Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent — £29,500 per annum

Partou Thornbury is proud to be part of one of Europe’s leading childcare providers, dedicated to delivering outstanding early years education and care. As our nursery continues to grow to meet the needs of local families, we are excited to welcome a qualified Early Years Teacher who shares our passion for inspiring young minds and creating a nurturing environment where children can flourish.

Nestled in the heart of Thornbury, our nursery offers a welcoming and inspiring environment with spacious rooms and outdoor areas designed to spark curiosity, promote play, and foster learning. It offers the ideal setting for both children and staff to thrive.

As we expand to meet the growing demand for exceptional childcare in Thornbury, we’re investing in talented professionals who share our vision. To celebrate your expertise and commitment, we’re offering a £5,000 welcome bonus, paid throughout your first year with us as part of our investment in building the strongest team possible.

What we’ll give you:

At Partou Thornbury, we have introduced new pay scales to help recognise and reward experience and expertise. In addition, we offer:

•            A £5000.00 Welcome Bonus, paid as you grow with us in your first year (terms apply)

•            Access to professional training through the Partou Academy

•            60% childcare discount

•            Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

•            Pension scheme

•            Your birthday off — to celebrate you

•            Health & wellbeing support

•            Access to EPIC, our colleague information, rewards and recognition platform

 Buddy Bonuses are paid when you refer exceptional and talented colleagues who join our team.

What you’ll be doing

As an Early Years Teacher, you will lead the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework. You will take responsibility for supporting children’s development across all areas of learning, ensuring that every child is challenged, nurtured, and inspired. You will also mentor and guide practitioners, contribute to observations and assessments, and work closely with families to build strong partnerships. You’ll be encouraged to grow your skills and progress through the Partou Academy, with clear opportunities to develop your career while working as part of a supportive team.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or QTS with a speciality in Early Years, strong knowledge of the EYFS, and proven experience in leading practice within a nursery or early years setting. You should be confident in inspiring colleagues, passionate about early childhood education, and committed to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Join us & be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) — a collective of 10 leading childcare providers across England.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Partou UK operates to the highest standards of Safer Recruitment, and all applicants will undergo thorough background and vetting checks before employment, including an Enhanced DBS check with a barring list check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975