Nursery Education Manager

N Family Club; Forest Hill; On-site; GBP 34,694 - 46,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Family-friendly

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Coaching programmes

Referral scheme

Discounts

Travel support

Wellbeing

Job summary

Join N Family Club in Forest Hill as an Education Manager, supporting the Nursery Manager and leading a team of Educators to deliver outstanding education and customer service. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will act as Manager in Charge, maintaining safety, compliance, and quality across operations.

Drive our goals, foster a thriving team culture, and inspire innovative teaching. A proven track record in nursery leadership and EYFS delivery is essential, with a passion for education

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 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.

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.

Skills

Nursery leadership

EYFS education

Coaching teams

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

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!

Department: Nursery Management

Location: Forest Hill, London

Compensation: £34,694 - £46,696 / year

About the role

As an Education 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, inspiring learning environments and highly engaged teams. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will step in as Manager in Charge, assuming full responsibility for operational delivery, safeguarding and statutory compliance, ensuring stability, safety and quality are maintained at all times.

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

• 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.

Our Education Managers should have

• 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 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.

The N Advantage package

• 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, 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!

Why N Forest Hill?

Join our vibrant team at this 92‑place nursery in Forest Hill, South East London. Getting here is a breeze! We’re just a short walk from Forest Hill station with direct Overground and National Rail links, plus excellent local bus routes.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today

To spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What’s next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form! If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.