Nursery Education Manager
Department: Nursery Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Reporting To: Nadia Kiani
Compensation: £32,843 - £42,266 / year
Description
At N Family Club, we are reimagining early years education. As an Education Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager and lead a team of educators to deliver outstanding education, customer service and a thriving culture. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will step in as Manager in Charge, assuming full responsibility for operational delivery, safeguarding and statutory compliance.
Your 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
Our Education Managers should have
* 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 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 – £32,843 - £42,266 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 benefits
* 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 £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
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