Deputy Nursery Manager
Department: Nursery Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Stoke Newington, London
Reporting To: Bethany Jones
Compensation: £34,694 - £46,696 / year
Description
We’re the UK’s most innovative early years education provider, offering a curriculum-led approach to foster creativity and prepare children for the modern world.
As Deputy Nursery Manager you will support the Nursery Manager and lead a team of expert Educators to deliver outstanding education, customer service, and a thriving team culture. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will act 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.
Qualifications
* 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 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 - £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 and paid N Academy training.
* No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance.
* Family-friendly – enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
* Childcare – 40% discount and 6 emergency days annually.
* Long-term rewards – 5-year bonus with around-the-world trip and 2 bonus weeks off; 10-year bonus with additional experience and weeks off.
* Coaching & mentoring – access to 3 ILM-approved coaching programmes.
* Referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful hire.
* Discounts – savings 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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