Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Department: Nursery Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Epsom, London

Reporting To: Eleni Chondrogianni

Compensation: £55,000 - £65,354 / year

Description

Salary: £55,000 - £65,354 + 25% Bonus + £2,000 Welcome Bonus + N Partnership!

The Opportunity: Build Something Iconic in Epsom

Epsom is a town that values excellence, and we're about to deliver it. We are looking for a visionary founding Nursery Manager to launch our stunning brand-new site: N Epsom.

This isn't just a career move; it's a legacy project. You won't be stepping into someone else's culture; you'll be building your own. From hand-picking your team of Educators to welcoming your very first cohort of families, you will be the face of the most innovative early years education group in the UK.

The N Story: Why We Exist

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!

• Certified Great Place to Work: We put our people first so they can put children first.
• Innovation-Led: From our bespoke pedagogy to our tech-enabled parent communication.
• Our Mission: To be the highest quality and most loved early years education provider in the world.

The N Advantage: Why We're Different

We believe that to take care of children, we must first take care of you. Our benefits package is arguably the best 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 Mission as our founding Nursery Manager

As the face of N Winchester, you will:

• Assemble the Dream Team: Recruit, onboard, and inspire a brand-new team of expert Educators.
• Launch with Impact: Drive the opening phase, from community engagement to an "Outstandingly Outstanding" first inspection.
• Set the Standard: Implement the N Pedagogy, ensuring every child in Winchester gets a modern, high quality and thoughtful education.
• Commercial Leadership: Manage the nursery's P&L, occupancy, and growth with the support of our Support Office team.
• Safeguarding Excellence: Act as the DSL and ensure a culture of safety and wellbeing from Day 1.

Are You The One?

• The Leader: You have at least 2 years of Nursery Manager experience (experience with new openings or large sites is a plus!).
• The Expert: Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification with deep EYFS and Ofsted knowledge.
• The Partner: You excel at building high-trust relationships with families and local community partners.

Location: Epsom

Join us in a beautifully designed, state-of-the-art 127-place nursery in the heart of Epsom, Surrey.

A light-filled, modern environment designed to be the ultimate space for early years learning, with excellent, easy access transport links for commuters across Surrey and South London.

Ready to be the face of N Epsom?

Don't just manage a nursery - create one. Join a Certified Great Place to Work and build the career you deserve.

Apply Today to be our founding Nursery Manager.

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.