Assistant Deputy Manager - £500 Welcome Bonus!*

LinkedIn - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery group as an Assistant Deputy Manager in Dulwich, London. You'll lead a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality education and care for children. Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and numerous benefits while fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Complimentary lunch and drinks

Professional development fund

Childcare discount

Emergency childcare support

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in leading teams and delivering education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver outstanding education and customer service.
• Ensure high standards of care and education for children.
• Support the Deputy Manager in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

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Department: Nursery Education

Location: Dulwich, London

Compensation: £32,000 - £33,842 / year

Description

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★ Your Dream Career in 2025 Starts Here: Join N Family Club and enjoy the best salaries, benefits, and career growth opportunities in the industry! ★

£500 Welcome Bonus with this position (T&Cs apply)

If you hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above), don’t miss the chance to join a forward-thinking, dynamic nursery group that’s changing the face of early years education.

Discover the N Advantage — Our competitive salary and benefits package for 2025:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £32,000 - £33,842, reflecting your experience and dedication
• Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to £1,200 per year
• Flexible Working: Choose from a 4-day, 36-hour week or a traditional 5-day, 40-hour week—find the work-life balance that works for you
• Generous Holiday: Enjoy up to 35 days of holiday a year, including a ‘Me’ day of your choice and time off between Christmas and New Year
• Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
• Professional Growth: Access a personal development fund of £100 per year to support your continued education
• Exclusive N Academy Access: Receive paid time off and funding for qualifications like Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School, Leadership Training, and more
• No Uniforms: Enjoy a £100 annual clothing allowance to dress in your own style
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay after 2 years of service, fostering leave, neonatal leave, and more
• Childcare Discount: Get a 40% discount on childcare at our nurseries
• Emergency Childcare: Access 6 backup childcare days at any of our nurseries when you need it

But that’s not all…

• 5-Year Bonus: Celebrate your 5th year n.iversary with a round-the-world trip and 2 extra weeks of holiday
• 10-Year Bonus: After 10 years, enjoy an OUT OF THIS WORLD experience and another 2 weeks of holiday
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club
• Exclusive Discounts: Get access to discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, and more with the Each Person’s app
• Travel Support: Season pass loans and cycle-to-work schemes to make commuting easy

Social Fun: Join us for our annual Winter Party, Summer BBQ, and regular team socials

Health & Wellbeing: Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness classes through My Gym Discounts

Why N Family Club?

We’re more than just a nursery group; we’re the UK’s most innovative early years education provider.

Our vision? To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK.

Our purpose? To inspire and develop the next generation to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of creating a place where early years education would be reimagined. A place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We're proud to be making that dream a reality, and now, we’re inviting you to be a part of it!

What it means to be an Assistant Deputy Manager at N Family Club…

As Assistant Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and deliver outstanding education, exceptional customer service, and build a successful, motivated team.

As a proactive and adaptable leader, you will guide your team through a dynamic, fast-paced environment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring high standards of care and education for children.

Nestled in a beautifully restored Grade II listed redbrick building, our 181-place N East Dulwich nursery is a magical space where little minds grow and big imaginations soar! Just a short stroll from East Dulwich station, with an expansive garden, light-filled playrooms, a dedicated baby area, and Forest School-inspired adventures, every day is an exciting journey of discovery.

Ready to make 2025 your year? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Your dream career starts here!

For more information about N Family Club, our team culture, and our world-class benefits, visit our Careers website or check out our Glassdoor page.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment promoting the N Family Club culture and values
• Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager
• Model outstanding care and education
• Support the Deputy Manager to ensure high-quality education in line with N Pedagogy and Curriculum, including self-evaluation, audits, and inspections
• Plan and manage daily routines, learning experiences, ratios, and rotas
• Ensure timely completion of risk assessments, health and safety, and EYFS statutory requirements
• Review and update policies and procedures to drive improvement
• Promote professional development through feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with parents, including nursery tours
• Manage Bank and Agency staff, ensuring proper documentation and induction
• Provide cover in Family Rooms when needed, modeling good practice
• Assist with personnel procedures, recruitment, and staff management
• Support invoicing and funding queries and system setup
• Lead safeguarding procedures and child welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the day
• Encourage a positive, diverse working environment
• Lead educational excellence with high standards and feedback
• Adhere to H&S policies and support nursery operations with ad-hoc tasks

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Education Management

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