Nursery Manager - Maternity Cover

Nursery Manager – Maternity Cover

N Family Club

Location: Twickenham, London

Department: Nursery Management

Compensation: £44,720 - £63,440 / year

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early‑years education provider, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked the 30th Best Workplace in the UK. We dream of reimagining early years education, fostering creativity, embracing a curriculum‑led approach, and preparing children for the modern world.

• 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

• Proven leadership experience within early years education, ideally in a managerial role (2 years)
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) and a commitment to maintain it
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A genuine passion for early years education and team development
• Ability to lead by example with positivity, empathy, and professionalism
• Confidence in managing budgets, team, and operational procedures

• Competitive salary – £44,720 - £63,440, based on experience and dedication
• Performance bonus of up to 25% of base salary, plus £1,000 for Ofsted ‘Outstanding’
• Flexible working – Choose 4‑5 days a week for work‑life balance
• 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

This is a maternity cover position starting from April 2026. Join our outstanding team at this fabulous 127‑place nursery in the heart of Twickenham, South West London. Getting here is a breeze – just a 5‑minute walk from Twickenham station, with buses 267, 281, 290, and R68 stopping nearby.

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super‑quick (1 min) application form. For more information about N, our benefits, and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor page.