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!
Department: Nursery Management
Location: Forest Hill, London
Compensation: £34,694 – £46,696 / year
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, 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 Forest Hill?
Join our vibrant team at this 92-place nursery in Forest Hill, South East London.
Getting here is a breeze! We’re just a short walk from Forest Hill station with direct Overground and National Rail links, plus excellent local bus routes.
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.
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