Nursery Senior Deputy Manager - Sale

About the Role

Partou Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-school, located just off Dane Road in a peaceful residential area, is looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Senior Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading this thriving and much-loved setting.

Housed in a large detached home-from-home building with bright, spacious rooms, Cherubs is especially renowned for its incredible outdoor spaces — including a treehouse, magical secret garden, mud kitchens, and a growing garden where children plant and care for herbs and vegetables.

As Senior Deputy Manager, you will help shape inspiring indoor and outdoor learning experiences aligned with the EYFS, nurture a confident and motivated staff team, and build trusted relationships with families who consistently praise Cherubs for its warm, caring, community feel.

What Makes Cherubs Special

At Partou Cherubs, outdoor learning isn’t an add-on — it’s at the heart of our curriculum.

Children enjoy:

• Large outdoor areas designed for exploration, imagination, and physical development
• A treehouse and secret garden that spark curiosity and adventurous play
• Mud kitchens where children can get hands-on with sensory and imaginative experiences
• A dedicated growing garden, teaching early environmental awareness, nurturing skills, and respect for nature
• Daily outdoor opportunities in all seasons, supported by staff who are experts at creating meaningful learning experiences outside

What We Offer

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your first year; T&Cs apply)
• Partou Academy – access to high-quality training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & your immediate family
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Your birthday off — every year
• Free health plan & 24hr wellbeing helpline
• Retail, dining & travel discounts
• Buddy Bonus – cash reward for successful referrals

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are someone who:

• Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Has strong EYFS knowledge
• Has proven leadership experience in an early years setting
• Is passionate about child-led learning indoors and especially outdoors
• Can inspire a team and foster a nurturing, inclusive environment
• Is committed to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Why Join Partou?

Becoming part of Partou means joining a caring, supportive, international childcare community where innovation, research and professional growth are at the forefront. We empower you with world-class insights, resources, and ongoing learning so you can create meaningful early years experiences that help every child flourish.