Innovative Nursery Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Learning

N Family Club

Clapham

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Performance bonus up to 25% + £1000
Shares programme
Holiday allowance up to 38 days
Development fund £100 annual learning

Job summary

N Family Club in Clapham, London, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a 78-place nursery opening in 2027. You will shape culture, ensure EYFS compliance, and drive outstanding educational outcomes.

You will recruit and develop a strong team, manage budgets, partner with parents, and champion safeguarding, while benefiting from competitive pay, generous holidays, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Two years of Nursery Manager experience (required).
  • Experience in large or multi-site nurseries (desirable).
  • Experience in retaining and hiring new team members.
  • Knowledge of local authority and regulatory UK requirements and inspections.
  • Budget management experience including capacity, deployment, performance, and reporting.
  • Background in leading customer service.
  • Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work training; commitment to ongoing training.
  • Safeguarding/child protection training and willingness to update.

Responsibilities

  • Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for the team.
  • Lead your team to deliver outstanding education per the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
  • Be a people leader—recruiting, developing, and nurturing a brilliant team.
  • Champion safeguarding and wellbeing; act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
  • Own nursery performance, delivering commercial success while maintaining quality.
  • Oversee health and safety, risk assessments, and EYFS compliance.
  • Engage with local community and partners, representing N Family Club.
  • Drive continuous improvement to keep practice innovative and Outstanding.
  • Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to all you do; support growth.

Skills

Leadership
People management
Budget management
Customer service
Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification
Level 6 qualification desirable
Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)
First Aid at Work

Job description

N Family Club in Clapham, London, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a 78-place nursery opening in 2027. You will shape culture, ensure EYFS compliance, and drive outstanding educational outcomes.

You will recruit and develop a strong team, manage budgets, partner with parents, and champion safeguarding, while benefiting from competitive pay, generous holidays, and development opportunities.

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