Room Leader - Thornbury

Room Leader

Location: Partou Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent — £30,500 per annum

Partou Thornbury is part of one of Europe’s leading childcare providers, delivering high-quality early years education and care. With our nursery expanding to meet the growing needs of local families, we are seeking a qualified Room Leader to join our team.

Situated in the heart of Thornbury — a vibrant market town in South Gloucestershire known for its strong community spirit and excellent local amenities — our nursery offers spacious rooms and outdoor areas designed to inspire play, exploration, and learning.

As we grow to meet increasing demand for exceptional childcare, 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 as part of our investment in building the strongest team possible.

What we’ll give you

At Partou Thornbury, we’ve introduced new pay scales to recognise and reward experience and expertise. In addition, you’ll receive:

•            £5,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across 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 the EPIC rewards and recognition platform

•            Buddy Bonuses for referring talented colleagues

What you’ll be doing

As a Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for the daily running of your room, ensuring children are engaged in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You’ll lead and inspire your team, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and work closely with colleagues and families to deliver the highest standards of care and education.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone with a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, strong knowledge of the EYFS, and proven experience in leading a team within an early years setting. You should have a genuine passion for early years education, the confidence to support children’s learning and development, and a commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) — a collective of 10 leading childcare providers across England, operating over 1,300 settings, employing more than 38,000 people, and caring for over 160,000 children.

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 prior to employment, including an Enhanced DBS check with a barring list check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.