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Nursery Manager
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3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
18 November 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 Nursery Manager at N Family youll lead a passionate team of expert Educators to deliver amazing learning experiences brilliant customer service and a thriving team culture. Youll take care of everything that keeps the nursery running smoothly from daily operations to compliance while inspiring your team to give every child the best start in life. Together youll help drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) as we aim to become the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Your key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
- Create a safe welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
- Lead your team to deliver outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
- Be a people leader recruiting developing and nurturing a brilliant team.
- Champion safeguarding and wellbeing acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
- Take ownership of your nurserys performance delivering commercial success while maintaining our quality.
- Keep our nursery shining overseeing our health and safety risk assessments and EYFS compliance to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
- Engage with the local community and key partners proudly representing N Family and building lasting connections.
- 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 Nursery Managers should have..
- Two years of previous experience as a Nursery Manager (required).
- Experience of large or multi-site nurseries (desirable).
- 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). A Level 6 qualification is desirable.
- 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.
- A love for building and maintaining strong parent partnerships.
- A solid decision-maker with the ability to support and achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).
The N Advantage package
- Competitive salary 45926 - 65354 per annum
- Performance bonus Up to 25% of base salary 1000.
- The N Partnership Our shares programme giving all our managers motivation and rewards for delivering our plan and growth ambitions.
- Industry-leading holiday allowance Up to 38 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).
- 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!
- Leadership events Our annual leadership conference for all managers to come together share experiences and build upon our culture.
- 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 Barnet
Once a bustling police station now our 103-place N Barnet nursery located in the heart of Barnet North London.
Getting here is easy: just an 8-minute walk from New Barnet station with plenty of parking available on site for our team.
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.
