Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,354 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Nursery Management Early Years Education EYFS Ofsted Requirements Safeguarding Leadership Budget Management Commercial Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

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

Redefine Early Years Leadership with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Are you an ambitious Nursery Manager tired of the "status quo"? At [Employer hidden], we don’t just run nurseries; we’re reimagining early years education for the modern world.

We are looking for a high-impact leader to take the helm of our vibrant N Kentish Town nursery. If you are a culture-builder with a passion for pedagogy and a sharp commercial mind, this is the career-defining role you’ve been waiting for.

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 Role as a Change-Maker

As our Nursery Manager, you will:

  • Inspire Excellence: Lead a high-performing team of Educators to deliver our bespoke N Pedagogy.
  • Drive Innovation: Use your expertise to ensure the nursery is "Outstandingly Outstanding."
  • Build Community: Create lasting partnerships with our families and local community partners.
  • Master Operations: Seamlessly manage budgets, compliance and safeguarding (DSL).
  • Achieve WIGs: Tackle our "Wildly Important Goals" to make us the most loved nursery group in the world.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Experience: At least 2 years as a Nursery Manager (experience with large or multi-sites is a huge plus).
  • Qualifications: Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
  • Mindset: A "people person" who excels at hiring, retaining and coaching top talent.
  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, commercial awareness and safeguarding.

Location: N Kentish Town

Located in the heart of North West London, our 125-place nursery is a hub of creativity.

Commuter Friendly: Just a short walk from Kentish Town Station, with local high frequency transport such as Buses 88, 393, and 214 stop right outside our door.

Ready to Spark Big Ideas?

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