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Deputy Nursery Manager
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18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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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 a Deputy Nursery Manager at N Family youll 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 youll encourage passionate innovative teaching and take the lead on nursery operations whenever the Nursery 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
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.
- 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 32843 - 42266 per annum
- Performance bonus Up to 1750 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 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 Reading
Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 135-place nursery in the heart of Reading Berkshire.
Getting here is a breeze! With the number 81 bus stopping right outside and plenty of free local parking your commute is as easy as it gets.
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.
If you want to read more about N our benefits and work culture visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We believe that nursery is more than daycare – it’s the start of your child’s education and the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Apply today.
