Education Manager

N Family Club; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 32,843 - 42,266; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Industry-leading holiday allowance

Development fund

Clothing allowance

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Referral scheme

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Maidenhead is seeking an Education Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead a team of Educators. This role involves enhancing the quality of education, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive team culture. Ideal candidates will have nursery leadership experience, particularly within an EYFS setting, and a passion for early-years education. The offer includes competitive salary and excellent benefits, making it an attractive position for those looking to advance their careers in education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery leadership position.
• Proven experience leading education within an EYFS setting.
• Ability to inspire and support teams through growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality of education through N Curriculum and Pedagogy.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide structured feedback and mentoring to the team.

Skills

Leadership in nursery settings

Coaching teams

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective communication

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: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Compensation: £32,843 - £42,266 / year

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 – £32,843 - £42,266 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 Maidenhead?

Join our fantastic team at this newly opened 124‑place nursery, beautifully set in central Maidenhead, Berkshire. Getting here is a breeze! Just a short walk from Maidenhead station and a quick drive from the M4. Plus, we’ve got plenty of on‑site parking.

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.