Nursery Room Manager

N Family Club; Cobham; On-site; GBP 30,118 - 33,738; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Development fund

40% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

N Family Club in Cobham is looking for a Nursery Room Manager to lead an enthusiastic team in providing exceptional early years education. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have prior experience in a similar role. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary between £30,118 and £33,738 per annum, a £1,000 welcome bonus, and numerous benefits including flexible working hours, extensive holiday entitlement, and a comprehensive development fund.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or early years educator.
• Ability to inspire and mentor a team.
• Commitment to regular training updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of educators in nursery family rooms.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Skills

Experience with children in an educational setting

Leading and coaching a team

Exceptional customer service

Passion for education

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Relevant safeguarding training

Job description

Nursery Room Manager

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cobham, Surrey

Reporting To: Evelyn Herrera

Compensation: £30,118 - £33,738 / year

Description

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

As a Room Manager at N Family, you’ll lead an incredible team of expert Educators in one of our nursery family rooms. You’ll be the driving force behind passionate, innovative teaching, inspiring your team and providing children with the best of care. In our fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment, you’ll help us achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• 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, 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 our safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across your room.

Our Room Managers should have

• 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, you will need previous experience working 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 be willing to update that training 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 WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).

The N Advantage package

• 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 (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.

Other benefits

• 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 – Empowering team members with 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, much more!