Support Nursery Manager

Support Nursery Manager

Department: Nursery Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chertsey, Surrey

Reporting To: Lea-Anne Dean

Compensation: £45,926 - £65,354 / year

Description

We're the UK's most innovative early-years education provider, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the top workplaces in the UK. At N Family Club, we reimagine early years education with a curriculum-led approach that fosters creativity and prepares children for the modern world.

As a Support Manager, you'll drive operational excellence and support teams across multiple functions to ensure nurseries operate smoothly and deliver exceptional experiences for children, families, and staff. This role offers strategic and operational leadership with access to industry-leading training, coaching, and development.

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

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) and a commitment to maintain it
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively
• A passion for supporting people and driving positive outcomes
• Alignment with N Family Club's values of curiosity, positivity, and integrity

The N Advantage

• Competitive salary - £45,926 - £65,354, based on experience and dedication
• Performance bonus of up to 25% of base salary, plus £1,000 for Ofsted 'Outstanding'
• 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)
• £100 clothing allowance for style freedom
• Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more
• 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually

Additional Perks

• 5-year loyalty bonus - around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
• 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

Making an impact

We celebrate individuality and 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 in growth through career progression, in-house training, mentorship, and personal development, with a focus on wellbeing.

Join N Family Club today and help reshape early education for the better.

What's next?

If you think you have what it takes, click apply and submit our quick application. To learn more about N, our benefits, and our work culture, visit our Careers page.