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At Partou, children are the leaders. As they discover the world together in our fun, safe, and trusted environments, they’re showing us what the future looks like.
To help them thrive, we need a caring and adaptable team that is ready to step in when it matters most.
Partou & You is about more than just a job. It is about joining a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career, while making a real impact on the next generation.
We know that everyone has different needs when it comes to work. Whether you are looking for a permanent role with structure and stability, or a flexible way to work around other commitments, there is a place for you at Partou.
We offer four types of roles, giving you the chance to find the right fit for your life and career. No matter which path you choose, you will be part of a team that supports each other and makes a real difference every day.
A career which offers you stability and growth
For those who want to be part of a dedicated nursery team, working full-time hours with clear opportunities to grow.
This role is ideal if you want to build a long-term career in early years, with structured hours and development opportunities that help you grow.
A perfect balance of structure, flexibility, and growth
For those who want regular, set hours but with the flexibility to fit around other commitments.
This role is ideal if you need a steady schedule but want flexibility in how you work, with opportunities to develop and grow in your career.
Supporting our nurseries when it matters most
For those seekng a more adaptable way to work, Partou Flex allows you to support our nurseries when extra hands are needed.
This role is ideal if you are looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to stay connected to early years without committing to fixed hours.
Flexible work opportunities during school holidays
For those looking for short-term flexible work, Seasonal Flex provides an opportunity to gain experience in early years while supporting our nurseries during busy periods such as school holidays.
This is an ideal role for university students studying education, qualified teachers looking for work outside of term time, or supply teachers who want consistent hours during school breaks.
Every Partou nursery has its own setting, in its own location, within its own community. But visit any one of them, anywhere in the UK, and you will find the same set of shared values.
Through Partou & You, every team member, regardless of role or contract, has access to learning, support, and career development opportunities.
At Partou, we believe in:
Care
Creating a warm, safe, and inspiring environment for children.
Compassion
Understanding that flexibility matters and offering different ways to work
Continuous learning
Providing opportunities for every team member to develop, grow, and progress.
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 next generation.
Join us and be part of something special.
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Partou Leaps and Bounds are delighted to have achieved ‘strong standard’ in inclusion and children’s welfare and wellbeing as well as ‘expected standard’ across all other evaluation areas.
Read more about the official report and the nursery’s approach.
Real life learning experiences are an important part of nursery life at Partou. Read all about how Partou Prospect House welcomed local police officers to the nursery to support children’s community awareness.
A serious motorcycle accident involving a close friend led Lydia Spencer-Plumb, Nursery Manager at Partou Habergham, to rally nurseries and schools on both sides of the Pennines for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Read how the team joined together to raise funds for this important service.
