Nursery Room Manager

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We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early‑years education provider. At N Family Club we’re reimagining early years education, fusing creativity with a curriculum‑led approach to prepare children for the modern world.

As a Room Manager at N Family, you'll lead an exceptional team of Educators in one of our nursery family rooms. You'll be the driving force behind passionate, innovative teaching, inspiring and supporting your team, and delivering outstanding care for every child.

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

Join us and enjoy a £1,000
* Welcome Bonus with this role! (T&Cs apply)

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
• Lead our learning‑through‑play ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Be a role model for outstanding care and education, inspiring your team to bring their best every day.
• Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and outstanding.
• Shape the daily routine of your room, ensuring smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.
• Support your team to plan, observe, and deliver high‑quality learning experiences tailored to every child.
• Coach, guide, and motivate your team through regular feedback and professional development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and keep them involved in their children’s learning.
• Embed and role‑model our safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across your room.

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, or early years educator).
• For Baby Room Managers, experience working with children under 2.
• Experience in leading and coaching a team.
• A background in delivering 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 willingness to update it regularly.
• A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
• A positive, glass‑half‑full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude.
• A solid decision‑maker who can support and achieve our WIGs.

• Competitive salary – £30,118‑£33,738 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £1,200 annually.
• Flexible working – Choose 4‑5 days a week for a work‑life balance that suits you.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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 – Access to 3 ILM‑approved coaching programmes.
• Referral scheme – 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.

Our nursery is a vibrant 136‑place facility in the heart of Chertsey, Surrey, with convenient access to the train station, M25, and M3.

We’re reimagining early years education and we want you to be part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work, one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups, and we offer top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.

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