Deputy Nursery Manager at N Family Club

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

46696.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursery Leadership, Team Management, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Coaching, Customer Service, Budget Management, Communication, Decision Making, Early Years Education, Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Inclusivity, Risk Assessment, Operational Support, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Education Management

Description

Deputy Nursery Manager Department: Nursery Management Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Twickenham, London Reporting To: Yazmeen Merali Compensation: £34,694 - £46,696 / year Description We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! As a Deputy Nursery Manager at N Family, you’ll support the Nursery Manager and lead an incredible team of expert Educators to deliver outstanding education, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. As an early years’ expert, you’ll encourage passionate, innovative teaching and take the lead on nursery operations whenever the Nursery Manager is away. In our fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you'll drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward, keep us improving, and help us achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK. Your key responsibilities Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team. Support the Nursery Manager to ensure your team delivers outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum. Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed. Keep our nursery shining – overseeing our health and safety, risk assessments, and EYFS compliance to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely. Coach, guide, and motivate your team through regular feedback and professional development. Support with staffing and operations – from interviews and rotas to helping in rooms when needed. Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and Outstandingly Outstanding. Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day. Our Deputy Nursery Managers should have... Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, or Nursery Manager). Experience in retaining and hiring new team members. Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK. Some experience in managing budgets, including capacity and team deployment, management of performance, and reporting metrics. A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service. Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above). Paediatric First Aid (12 hours), First Aid at Work, and a commitment to remain compliant. Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly. A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children. Able to communicate with parents, external professionals, colleagues, and children effectively. A solid decision-maker, with the ability to support and achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals). The N Advantage package Competitive salary – £34,694 - £46,696 per annum Performance bonus – Up to £1,750 annually. Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure. Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more). No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom! Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years. Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually. And that’s not all! Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off! N Coaching & Mentoring – Empowering team members with access to 3 ILM-approved coaching programmes. Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire. Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more. Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme. Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness. And much, much more! Why N Twickenham? Join our outstanding team at this fabulous 127-place nursery in the heart of Twickenham, South West London. Getting here is a breeze! Just a 5-minute walk from Twickenham station, with buses 267, 281, 290, and R68 all stopping nearby. Why N Family Club? At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first. Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love. What's next? If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form! If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.

Responsibilities

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in delivering outstanding education and managing nursery operations. You will also lead the team in creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and staff.