N Family Club
Deputy Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager (Deputy) – Camberwell, London
Department: Nursery Management
Location: Camberwell, London Compensation: £34,694 - £46,696 per year Welcome Bonus: £1500* (Terms and Conditions apply)
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About N Family Club
We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. Our mission is to reimagine early years education—creating a space that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world.
About the Role
As a Deputy Nursery Manager at N Family Club you will:
- Guide and lead an exceptional team of early-years educators
- Deliver outstanding education and customer service
- Drive continuous improvement while supporting the Nursery Manager
Your responsibility is to foster a positive, innovative, and thriving environment that aligns with our pedagogical vision, safeguarding policies, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for both children and staff
- Ensure the elementary team follows our N Pedagogy and Curriculum
- Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, including acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead when required
- Oversee health and safety, risk assessments, and EYFS compliance
- Coach and mentor the team through regular feedback and professional development
- Support with staffing (interviews, rotas), operations, and assisting in rooms as needed
- Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and outstanding
- Embrace flexibility, positivity, and passion, contributing daily to N Family’s success
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Requirements
To join our team of early-years champions, you must have:
- Previous experience in a leadership position in early education (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, or Nursery Manager)
- Proven ability in hiring and retaining team members
- Deep knowledge of UK regulatory requirements and inspections
- Basic experience managing budgets, rotations, personnel, and reporting
- Exceptional customer service track record
- Full and valid Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher)
- Paediatric First Aid (12-hour course) plus First Aid at Work certification
- Commitment to ongoing safeguarding/child protection updates
- Passion for education with a driving belief in changing children’s lives
- Strong abilities in communication (parents, colleagues, children, external partners)
- Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills
The N Advantage: Your Benefits
N Family Club rewards ambition with a competitive salary (£34,694 - £46,696), but our culture goes further:
- Up to £1,750 yearly performance bonus
- Up to 35 days paid holiday, including a ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure
- £100 annual learning fund + complimentary N Academy training (Level 3, Child Degree, Forest School, and more)
- No uniforms (£100 clothing allowance for freedom)
- Family-friendly policies, including extended leave after 2 years
- 40% childcare discount + 6 emergency dependency days
- 5-year bonus: Travel the world + 2 extra weeks off
- 10-year bonus: An incredible experience + 2 extra weeks off
- Access to award-winning ILM coaching programmes
- Referral scheme: Up to £1,000 per successful hire
- Huge discounts on groceries, clothing, fitness, and more
- Cycle-to-work scheme + season ticket loans
- Annual parties, team events, socials, and wellbeing packages
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Why Join N Camberwell?
✨ Our vibrant 92-place nursery is located in Camberwell, South London ✨ Easy access via walking distance from Camberwell Green or Denmark Hill/Peckham Rye Underground ✨ Connect C modifier for commuters, plus excellent bus links
Why Choose N Family Club?
✨ Certified “Great Place to Work” and innovative leader in early years ✨ Top salaries & competitive benefits with a focus on career progression ✨ Empower your team with coaching, training, and support
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Apply now to rewrite early-years careers—one passions principle at a time.
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