Deputy Nursery Manager

Nfamilycareers; Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-years education provider based in Winchester is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager. You will create a safe and inclusive environment, support the Nursery Manager, and coach your team while ensuring compliance with educational standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 EYC qualification and prior leadership experience in a nursery setting. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and industry-leading benefits, making it a great opportunity for anyone passionate about early years education.

Benefits

Performance bonus up to £1,750

Up to 35 days holiday allowance

£100 annual learning fund

40% childcare discount

Rewards for long service

Qualifications

• Experience in retaining and hiring new team members.
• Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements.
• Genuine passion for education and changing children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, inclusive environment for children.
• Support Nursery Manager in delivering outstanding education.
• Coach and motivate the team through professional development.

Skills

Previous experience in a nursery leadership position

Communication with parents and children

Decision-making skills

Budget management

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Tools

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

Department: Nursery Management

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

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

Your key responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
• Support the Nursery Manager to ensure your team delivers outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
• Keep our nursery shining – overseeing our health and safety, risk assessments, and EYFS compliance to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
• Coach, guide, and motivate your team through regular feedback and professional development.
• Support with staffing and operations – from interviews and rotas to helping in rooms when needed.
• Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and Outstandingly Outstanding.
• Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.

Our Deputy Nursery Managers should have…

• Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, or Nursery Manager).
• Experience in retaining and hiring new team members.
• Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK.
• Some experience in managing budgets, including capacity and team deployment, management of performance, and reporting metrics.
• A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours), First Aid at Work, and a commitment to remain compliant.
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be 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.
• A solid decision-maker, with the ability to support and achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).

The N Advantage package

• 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.

And that’s not all!

• 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 £1000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – Save 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.
• And much, much more!

Why N Winchester?Our 104-place brand new nursery will be opening in 2026, in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today

To spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form! If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.