Deputy Nursery Manager. Job in Portslade Education & Training Jobs

N Family Club; Southwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative nursery group in Southwick is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in delivering top-notch educational care. The successful candidate will oversee nursery operations, lead and develop their team, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Additional perks include competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and generous leave provisions. Join us to reshape early years education!

Benefits

Competitive salary £30,992 - £41,038

Up to £1,750 annual performance bonus

Flexible working options

Up to 35 days holiday

£100 annual learning fund

Enhanced family leave

40% childcare discount

5-year loyalty bonus

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Travel support

Socials and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations.
• Leading and developing your team to consistently deliver the N Curriculum.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child development

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

We re more than just a nursery group. We re the UK s most innovative early-years education provider, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked the 30th Best Workplace in the UK.
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 Deputy Nursery Manager, you ll be a key leader, supporting the Nursery Manager to deliver exceptional care, education, and operations. You ll lead your team by example, champion the N Curriculum, and ensure every child s experience is engaging, safe, and inspiring. It s an exciting chance to grow your leadership skills and help shape the future of early years education.

What you ll be doing

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations
• Leading and developing your team to consistently deliver the N Curriculum through play-based learning
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements
• Managing team rotas, performance, and ongoing development through coaching and mentoring
• Monitoring and improving quality standards across the nursery
• Building strong, trusted relationships with children, families, and team
• Overseeing smooth daily routines and exceptional care environments
• Acting as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Nursery Manager
• Contributing to recruitment, inductions, and team engagement initiatives

Our Deputy Nursery Managers should have

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a willingness to maintain certification
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge or willingness to refresh
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for early years education and a commitment to high standards
• A proactive, positive, and solution-focused approach
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best

The N Advantage

• Competitive salary £30,992 - £41,038, based on experience and dedication
• Up to £1,750 annual performance bonus
• Flexible working Choose 4 5 days a week for work-life balance
• Up to 35 days holiday including a personal Me day and Christmas closure
• £100 annual learning fund plus access to N Academy (leadership development, Early Years degrees, Forest School & more), £100 clothing allowance for your professional style
• Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more
• 40% childcare discount plus 6 emergency childcare days annually

And that s not all!

• 5-year loyalty bonus an around-the-world trip plus 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year loyalty bonus an out of this world experience plus 2 extra weeks off
• Referral bonus 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

Why N Hove?

Be part of something special at our 150-place nursery in sunny Hove, East Sussex.
Getting here is a breeze! We re just a short walk from Portslade station, with great train links and nearby bus routes 1 and 49.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity.

Making an impact

At N Family Club, we do things differently. We support and celebrate individuality, champion diversity, and give every team member a voice. Our culture is rooted in respect, collaboration and a shared passion for early years education.
We invest heavily in your growth from career progression and in-house training to mentorship and personal development. With innovative environments, top-tier benefits, and a focus on wellbeing, we re building a workplace where educators thrive, and children soar.

Join N Family Club today and help us reshape early education for the better.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!