Innovative Nursery Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Learning

N Family Club; Clapham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

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.