Nursery Manager

N Family Club; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-years education provider in Brentwood is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team. In this role, you'll manage daily nursery operations, uphold the N Curriculum, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and a commitment to team development. Join us in reshaping early education and enjoy a competitive salary with excellent benefits including performance bonuses, holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary £44,720 - £63,440

Performance bonus up to 25%

Flexible working options

Up to 35 days holiday

Annual learning fund

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within early years education, ideally in a managerial role (2 years).
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years.
• Commitment to maintaining Paediatric First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursery operations, including team deployment and compliance.
• Drive delivery of the N Curriculum, ensuring all children thrive.
• Develop and inspire the team through coaching and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for early years education

Team development

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid certification

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!

As a Nursery Manager, you ll lead a passionate team to create a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment for children and families. You ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, championing the N Curriculum, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead with heart and vision, while growing your career with our support and development pathways.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and managing all aspects of nursery operations, including team deployment/ rotas, budgets, and compliance
• Driving the delivery of our play-based N Curriculum, ensuring every child thrives
• Developing and inspiring your team through coaching, training, and performance management
• Building strong partnerships with families and the local community
• Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements are met
• Overseeing smooth daily routines and an engaging, safe learning environment
• Managing recruitment, inductions, and team retention
• Monitoring quality and implementing continuous improvement plans
• Reporting to senior leadership and contributing to wider organisational goals

Our Nursery Managers should have

• Proven leadership experience within early years education, ideally in a managerial role (2 years)
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) and a commitment to maintain it
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A genuine passion for early years education and team development
• Ability to lead by example with positivity, empathy, and professionalism
• Confidence in managing budgets, team, and operational procedures

The N Advantage

• Competitive salary £44,720 - £63,440, based on experience and dedication
• 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) and £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 and 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

Why N Upminster?

Our 109-place brand new nursery will be opening in 2026, in the heart of Upminster, East London.

Making an impact

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.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!
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