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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 – fostering creativity, embracing a curriculum‑led approach, and preparing 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
Barnes, London
Compensation
£34,694 – £46,696 per 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, and Outstandingly Outstanding.
* Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.
Required qualifications & experience
* 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, performance management, 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 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.
* A solid decision‑maker, with Laureate support/achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).
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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
Additional perks!
* Loyalty rewards – 5‑year bonus: around‑the رخ trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10‑year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off
* N Coaching & Mentoring – 3 ILM‑approved coaching programmes for team members
* Referral scheme – Earn up to £1,000 per successful hire
* Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, grocery, 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 Barnes?
Our 87‑place brand‑new nursery will be opening in 2026, in the heart of Barnes, South West London.
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.
Join us today
To spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.
What's next?
If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!
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