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About the Role
As an Assistant Deputy Manager at N Family, you will support the nursery management team and lead Educators to deliver outstanding education, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. You will encourage passionate, innovative teaching and take the lead on nursery operations when the Deputy Manager is away. In a fast-paced environment, you will drive Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward, keep the nursery improving, and help achieve the vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
- Partner with the Deputy Manager to deliver outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
- Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
- Ensure the nursery self-evaluation is up to date and actions are followed through quickly and effectively.
- Review daily risk and health and safety checks to ensure smooth and safe operations.
- Coach, guide, and motivate your team through regular feedback and professional development.
- Support with staffing and operations, including interviews, rotas, and assisting in rooms.
- Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and Outstandingly Outstanding.
- Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to help N Family go beyond every single day.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Room Manager, Third in Charge, or Deputy Manager).
- Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK (desirable).
- Some experience in managing budgets, including capacity and team deployment, management of performance, and reporting metrics (desirable).
- A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Paediatric First Aid (12 hours), First Aid at Work, and a commitment to remain compliant.
- Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and willingness to update training regularly.
- A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
- Able to communicate with parents, external professionals, colleagues, and children effectively.
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Budget Management
- Safeguarding
- Communication
Location
- Beckenham, London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Nursery leadership position
Education Level
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Salary/Compensations
- £33,717 - £35,131 / year
Benefits
- Performance bonus – Up to £1,200 annually.
- Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week.
- 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.
- No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance.
- Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
- Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
- 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 – 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.
About the Company
- N Family Club is the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider, reimagining early years education.
- We are a certified Great Place to Work.
- We offer top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, putting our people first.