Deputy Nursery Manager

N Family Club; Metchley; On-site; GBP 31,158 - 36,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Family-friendly leave

Childcare discount

Job summary

N Family Club is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in Harborne, Birmingham to support the Nursery Manager and lead a team of Educators delivering outstanding early years education and service. You will oversee operations when the Nursery Manager is away, drive improvements and uphold high standards.

The role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment, a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above), safeguarding training, and strong customer service with parents and external partners.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in nursery management or similar
• Experience in retaining and hiring new staff
• Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements and inspections across the UK
• Experience managing budgets and staffing deployment
• Background in delivering high-quality customer service

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming environment for the team
• Support Nursery Manager to ensure outstanding education per N Pedagogy and Curriculum
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed
• Oversee health and safety, risk assessments and EYFS compliance
• Coach and develop staff with regular feedback and professional development
• Support with staffing and operations: interviews and rotas, room coverage
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve Wildly Important Goals
• Bring positivity, flexibility and passion to the role

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & rotas

Budget management

Customer service

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

First Aid at Work

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Department: Nursery Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Harborne, Birmingham

Reporting To: Emma Deakin

Compensation: £31,158 - £36,608 / year

Description

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. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum‑led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

As a Deputy Nursery Manager at N Family, you’ll support the Nursery Manager and lead an incredible team of expert Educators to deliver outstanding education, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. As an early years’ expert, you’ll encourage passionate, innovative teaching and take the lead on nursery operations whenever the Nursery Manager is away.

In our fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment, you'll drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward, keep us improving, and help us achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.

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, Outstandingly Outstanding.
• Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.

Our Deputy Nursery Managers should have...

• 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, management of performance, 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 be 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.
• A solid decision‑maker, with the ability to support and achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary – £31,158 - £36,608 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.

And that’s not all!

• 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 £1000 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.
• And much, much more!