Nursery Education Manager

Nursery Education Manager

Department: Nursery Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Reporting To: Nadia Kiani

Compensation: £32,843 - £42,266 / year

At N Family Club, we are reimagining early years education. As an Education Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager and lead a team of educators to deliver outstanding education, customer service and a thriving culture. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will step in as Manager in Charge, assuming full responsibility for operational delivery, safeguarding and statutory compliance.

• Lead, embed and continuously elevate the quality of education through the N Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Take full ownership of SEND provision, leading identification, assessment and personalised support planning
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed
• Observe teaching practice regularly, coach in the moment and role model outstanding delivery
• Provide structured feedback, mentoring and 1:1 development to ensure continuous professional growth across the team
• Champion development through mentoring, coaching, supervision and use of the N Academy
• Support daily operational planning, including routines, learning environments, ratios and rotas to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality educational delivery throughout the day
• Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day

• Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, or Nursery Manager)
• Proven experience leading education within an EYFS setting, delivering Strong or Exceptional Standard
• Strong track record in raising teaching quality and coaching teams through improvement
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support teams through growth and change
• A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and willing to update that training regularly
• A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children
• Able to communicate with parents, external professionals, colleagues, and children effectively

• Competitive salary – £32,843 - £42,266 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £1,750 annually
• 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 (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more)
• No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom
• 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 – Empowering team members with access to 3 ILM‑approved coaching programmes
• Referral scheme – 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