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Assistant Deputy Manager

N Family Club

Job Location:

Chertsey - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 33717 - 35131

Posted: 22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were more than just a nursery group. Were the UKs 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. Were proudly making our dream a reality and we want you to be a part of it!

As an Assistant Deputy Manager at N Family youll support the nursery management team and lead our incredible Educators to deliver outstanding education brilliant customer service and a thriving team culture. As an early years expert youll encourage passionate innovative teaching and take the lead on nursery operations whenever the Deputy Manager is away.

In our fast-paced ever-evolving environment youll 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.
Partner with the Deputy Manager to deliver outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
Champion safeguarding and wellbeing acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
Ensure the nursery self-evaluation is up to date and actions are followed through quickly and effectively.
Keep our nursery shining reviewing our daily risk and health and safety checks youll 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 Assistant Deputy Managers should have...

Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Room Manager Third in Charge or Deputy Manager).
Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK (desirable).
Some experience in managing budgets including capacity and team deployment management of performance and reporting metrics (desirable).
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.

The N Advantage package

Competitive salary 33717 - 35131 per annum
Performance bonus Up to 1200 annually.
Flexible working Choose 4-5 days a week for a work-life balance that suits
you.
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 thats 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 Chertsey

Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 136-place nursery nestled in the heart of Chertsey Surrey.

Getting here is a breeze! With Chertsey train station just a short walk away and easy access from the M25 and M3 for those driving.

Why N Family Club

At N Family Club were reimagining early years education and we want you to be a part of it. Were a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UKs 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 youll love.

Whats 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.

Required Experience:

Manager

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