Job Summary
Education Manager at N Family Club – a leading early‑years education provider in the UK. The role supports the Nursery Manager and leads a team of expert educators to deliver outstanding education, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. In the Nursery Manager’s absence, the Education Manager will act as Manager in Charge.
Department: Nursery Management
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Compensation: £34,694 - £46,696 per year
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, embed and continuously elevate the quality of education through the N Curriculum and Pedagogy.
* Take full ownership of SEND provision, leading identification, assessment and personalised support planning.
* Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
* Observe teaching practice regularly, coach in the moment and role‑model outstanding delivery.
* Provide structured feedback, mentoring and 1:1 development to ensure continuous professional growth across the team.
* Champion development through mentoring, coaching, supervision and use of the N Academy.
* Support daily operational planning, including routines, learning environments, ratios and rotas to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality educational delivery throughout the day.
* Bring positivity, flexibility and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or Nursery Manager).
* Proven experience leading education within an EYFS setting, delivering Strong or Exceptional Standard.
* Strong track record in raising teaching quality and coaching teams through improvement.
* Ability to inspire, challenge and support teams through growth and change.
* A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
* Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
* Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant.
* Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and a willingness 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.
Benefits
* Competitive salary – £34,694 to £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 leave – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
* Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
* 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 – Access to 3 ILM‑approved coaching programmes.
* Referral scheme – Earn up to £1,000 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.
Location & Community
Join our fantastic team at this charming 82‑place nursery nestled in the heart of historic Cambridge. Getting here is a breeze – with buses 19 and 114 stopping right outside, and the Cambridge train station just a 15‑minute stroll away.
Why N Family Club?
We’re reimagining early years education and want you to be part of it. With top salaries, unmatched benefits and real career progression, we put our people first. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups.
How to Apply
Ready to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love? Click apply and fill in our super‑quick (1‑minute) application form.
For more information about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor page.
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