Director of Building Safety and Compliance

Join us and enjoy a £1,000* Welcome Bonus with this role (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.

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. As a Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a passionate team to create a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment for children and families. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, championing the N Curriculum, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead with heart and vision, while growing your career with our support and development pathways.
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
Monitoring quality and implementing continuous improvement plans
Our Nursery Managers should have…
Proven leadership experience within early years education, ideally in a managerial role (2 years)
Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
A genuine passion for early years education and team development
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

5-year loyalty bonus - around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
~10-year loyalty bonus - ‘Out of this world’ experience + 2 extra weeks off
~ Referral bonus – earn up to £1,000 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

Join our fantastic N Walthamstow team at this 96-place nursery, set in a beautifully restored listed building full of character and charm in East London.
Just a short walk from Walthamstow Central and Queens Road stations, with buses stopping right outside.
We support and celebrate individuality, champion diversity, and give every team member a voice. Our culture is rooted in respect, collaboration and a shared passion for early years education.
We invest heavily in your growth – from career progression and in-house training to mentorship and personal development. With innovative environments, top-tier benefits, and a focus on wellbeing, we’re building a workplace where educators thrive, and children soar.
Join N Family Club today and help us reshape early education for the better.
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our website or our Glassdoor Page.
To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work
Our Commitment To Safeguarding
At N, we have a commitment to safeguarding our children and thoughtfully prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone in our nurseries. As part of our commitment to ensuring a secure environment, we diligently adhere to the guidance provided by regulatory bodies. Our dedication to safer recruitment practices is underscored by our compliance with key legislation designed to protect vulnerable individuals.
By embracing these laws and legislation (; ; and ), we uphold the highest standards of safety and accountability, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, N Family Club will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including a Google and Social Media search. Any information found from the online searches, may be discussed at the interview stage.