Nursery Room Manager

Overview

Description

We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we reimagine early years education with a curriculum-led approach that fosters creativity and prepares children for the modern world. We’re looking for a Room Manager to lead a team of Educators in one of our nursery family rooms, driving excellent care and learning.

Department: Nursery Education

Location: Maida Vale, London

Compensation: £31,346 - £34,778 per year

• 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 Outstandingly 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 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, nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, or early years educator).
• For Baby Room Managers, previous experience with children under 2.
• Experience in leading and coaching a team.
• 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 willingness to update 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 with the ability to support and achieve our Wildly Important Goals (WIGs).

• Competitive salary – £31,346 - £34,778 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 (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

• 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
• And much more

Join our fantastic team at this 90-place nursery in the heart of Maida Vale, North West London. Getting here is a breeze with nearby bus routes and stations.

We’re reimagining early years education and are a certified Great Place to Work. We offer top salaries, unmatched benefits, and clear career progression.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, click apply and complete the quick application form. To learn more about N, our benefits, and work culture, visit our Careers site or Glassdoor page.