Education Manager

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An early years education provider in Stoke Newington seeks an Education Manager to lead education quality and support a passionate team. Responsibilities include oversight of SEND, teaching standards, and championing safeguarding. The ideal candidate will have previous nursery leadership experience and a strong background in early years education, enhanced by excellent customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,694 - £46,696 per year and numerous benefits, including performance bonuses and generous holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus up to £1,750

35 days holiday allowance

Annual learning fund

Clothing allowance

40% childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery leadership position.
• Experience delivering Strong or Exceptional Standard in EYFS.
• Background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
• Strong track record in raising teaching quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality of education through the N Curriculum.
• Take ownership of SEND provision.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Observe teaching practice and provide structured feedback.

Skills

Leadership in education

Child safeguarding

Customer service

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Job description

Education Manager

Department: Nursery Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stoke Newington, London

Reporting To: Bethany Jones

Compensation: £34,694 - £46,696 / year

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!

As an Education Manager at N Family, you’ll support the Nursery Manager and lead an incredible team of expert Educators to deliver outstanding education, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. As an early years’ expert, you’ll encourage passionate, innovative teaching, inspiring learning environments and highly engaged teams. 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, ensuring stability, safety and quality are maintained at all times.

In our fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment, you'll drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward, keep us improving, and help us achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• 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

Our Education Managers should have...

• 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 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

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary – £34,694 - £46,696 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 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
• And much, much more!

Why N Stoke Newington - Defoe Road?

Join our fantastic team at this Outstanding 72‑place nursery, nestled in the heart of Stoke Newington, North London.

Getting here is a breeze! With local buses 73, 393, and 476 stopping right outside, and the Stoke Newington overground station just a short walk away.

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!

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