Development Nursery Manager

nfamilyclub; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £45,926 - £65,354 (

£3k car allowance

Performance bonus up to 25%

Flexible working 4-5 days

Up to 35 days holiday

£100 annual learning fund

£100 clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

40% childcare discount

5-year loyalty bonus

10-year loyalty bonus

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Travel support

Socials & wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club is a UK early-years education provider hiring a Development Nursery Manager. You will lead nurseries, embed pedagogy, ensure safeguarding, and drive improvements across sites. The role involves coaching leaders, supporting recruitment, and building community partnerships.

Travel between nurseries is required, with flexible 4–5 day weeks and opportunities for professional growth within the N Family Club. A strong EYFS knowledge base and leadership background are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification is required.
• Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) required.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or senior leader in a Good/Outstanding nursery.
• Experience leading nurseries on targeted improvement initiatives.
• Strong EYFS and Ofsted knowledge to ensure compliance.
• Experience across multiple nursery sites is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted leadership and support to nurseries on development journeys.
• Step in as Manager in Charge to maintain operational stability and high standards.
• Embed N Pedagogy and Curriculum to drive teaching and learning.
• Lead self-evaluation and action planning with Education Advisor guidance.
• Promote Safety First and ensure daily checks and risk assessments are completed.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.
• Coach, mentor and develop nursery teams.
• Support recruitment, retention and professional development.
• Build relationships with parents and the wider community.
• Participate in regular development meetings and cross-team reviews.
• Collaborate with Development Team on improvement initiatives.
• Provide flexible support across nurseries and travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Decision making

People management

Organisational rigor

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

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.

Our Nursery Development Team, launched January 2026, exists to unlock the full potential of nurseries across N Family Club. This dynamic team partners with nurseries that need targeted support, bringing energy, hands-on guidance, and expert coaching to raise quality, strengthen leadership, and build confident, capable teams.

Whether you're a Development Nursery Manager, Deputy, Room Manager, or Educator, your purpose is the same: to help every nursery be the best it can be. Through mentoring, modelling best practice, and providing practical support, the team drives improvement, nurtures excellence, and ensures children and families consistently experience the highest standards of care and education.

What you'll be doing…

• Provide targeted leadership and support to nurseries on a development journey, working closely with Nursery Manager and senior teams to strengthen leadership, raise standards, and embed best practice.
• Step in as 'Manager in Charge' when required to maintain operational stability, ensure compliance, and uphold exceptionally high standards across all areas.
• Drive educational excellence by embedding the N Pedagogy and Curriculum, supporting teams to deliver outstanding teaching and learning consistently.
• Lead and support self-evaluation and action planning, ensuring follow-up on priorities identified through Education Advisor guidance, audits, and inspections.
• Promote a strong 'Safety First' culture, ensuring daily health and safety checks, risk assessments, and compliance actions are completed promptly and effectively.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required, ensuring safeguarding and child protection practices are robust, well-understood, and consistently applied.
• Coach, mentor, and develop nursery teams, building confidence, professional pride, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development to ensure teams are skilled, motivated, and capable of delivering excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and the wider community, fostering trust, engagement, and partnership in line with N Family Club values.
• Participate in regular development meetings and calls to review nursery performance, track progress, and support action planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Development Team to implement focused improvement initiatives and ensure sustainable impact.
• Provide flexible support across multiple nurseries where required, maintaining consistent leadership, guidance, and standards.
• Travel across the nursery network as needed, including flexibility for varying work patterns and occasional overnight stays.

Our Development Nursery Managers should have…

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) and a commitment to maintain it
• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or senior leader in a high-performing, Good, or Outstanding nursery, demonstrating the ability to achieve and maintain exceptional standards.
• Experience leading nurseries requiring targeted improvement or supporting significant development initiatives, with a track record of driving sustainable change.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve ambitious goals in complex or evolving environments.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams to deliver consistently high-quality education and care.
• A rigorous, structured, and highly organised approach to managing operations, supporting improvement, and embedding best practice.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to support and drive change effectively across teams and nurseries.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, local authority regulations, and inspection processes across the UK, with the ability to ensure full compliance at all times.
• Experienced in using ICT systems and performance data to inform decisions, track progress, and monitor improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting multiple nursery settings or providing development input across sites is desirable.

The N Advantage

• Competitive salary - £45,926 - £65,354, based on experience and dedication (plus £3k car allowance)
• Performance bonus of up to 25% of base salary, plus £1,000 for Ofsted 'Outstanding'
• 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 (level 3, Early Years degrees, Forest School & more)
• £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more
• 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually

And that's not all!

• 5-year loyalty bonus - around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
• 10-year loyalty bonus - 'Out of this world' experience + 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

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.