Job Description

Nursery Manager

Department: Nursery Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Maida Vale, London

Reporting To: Kathryn Smith

Compensation: £50,000 - £65,354 / year

Salary: £50,000 - £65,354 + 25% Bonus + £2,000 Welcome Bonus + N Partnership!
The Role: Lead a Flagship Nursery in W9We aren't just looking for a manager; we’re looking for a high-calibre leader to drive excellence in the heart of North West London, at our Ofsted Outstanding N Maida Vale nursery.
The N Advantage: Why We’re DifferentAt N Family Club, we put our people first so they can put children first. Your leadership at Maida Vale comes with the best rewards in the UK:

• Financial Reward: Competitive base salary + up to 25% annual performance bonus + £1,000.
• The N Partnership: Become a partner and own a piece of the dream with our manager shares programme.
• Ultimate Work-Life Balance: Up to 38 days off, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Legendary Loyalty Rewards: A 5-year around-the-world trip and a 10-year "out of this world" experience.
• Family First: 40% childcare discount + enhanced parental leave.
• Professional Growth: £100 annual personal development fund + access to our ILM-approved N Academy.

Your Role as a Change-MakerAs our Nursery Manager, you will:

• Inspire Excellence: Lead a high-performing team of Educators to deliver our bespoke N Pedagogy.
• Drive Innovation: Use your expertise to ensure the nursery is "Outstandingly Outstanding."
• Build Community: Create lasting partnerships with our families and local community partners.
• Master Operations: Seamlessly manage budgets, compliance and safeguarding (DSL).
• Achieve WIGs: Tackle our "Wildly Important Goals" to make us the most loved nursery group in the world.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience: At least 2 years as a Nursery Manager (experience with large or multi-sites is a huge plus).
• Qualifications: Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
• Mindset: A "people person" who excels at hiring, retaining and coaching top talent.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, commercial awareness and safeguarding.

Location: N Maida ValeLocated in the heart of W9, our 90-place nursery is positioned perfectly with excellent links via Maida Vale and Westbourne Park (Bakerloo Line).
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