Nursery Room Manager

N Family Club; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-years education provider in Fetcham is seeking a Room Manager. In this key role, you'll inspire your team and oversee the delivery of the N Curriculum, ensuring high standards of education. You will manage a playroom, build relationships with children and families, and grow your career through exceptional training. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits like flexible working and loyalty bonuses. Join the innovative team and shape young minds in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£1,200 annual performance bonus

Flexible working

Up to 35 days holiday

Annual learning fund

Clothing allowance

40% childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses

Socials & wellbeing activities

Travel support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and maintain high-quality provision.
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education.
• Manage daily routines ensuring all children's needs are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team management

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

As a Room Manager at N Family Club, you ll be the inspiring leader of your playroom, championing a culture where curiosity, creativity, and confidence flourish. You ll manage a passionate team, oversee the smooth running of your room, and ensure the N Curriculum is delivered to the highest standard. In this key leadership role, you ll shape the experiences of both children and team, while growing your own career through industry-leading training, coaching, and resources.

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.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education through the play-based N Curriculum
• Manage daily routines smoothly from mealtimes to naptimes, ensuring all children s needs are met
• Oversee planning, observations, and assessments, ensuring development-focused activity plans for every child
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with children, families, and your team
• Ensure your room is a safe, clean, and engaging environment that reflects our high standards
• Embed and uphold all policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices in daily operations
• Motivate, coach, and support your team, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere
• Contribute to the wider nursery management team, sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications & experience

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment
• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and willingness to maintain certification
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh regularly)
• Passion for early years education and commitment to raising standards
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to manage a team effectively and maintain high‑quality provision

Benefits

• Competitive salary £30,514 - £33,280, based on experience and leadership capabilities
• Up to £1,200 annual performance bonus
• 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

Why N Leatherhead?

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. We’re proudly making our dream a reality and we want you to be a part of it! Join our amazing team at this bright 114‑place nursery in Leatherhead, Surrey. Getting here is a breeze! We’re just a short walk from Leatherhead station, with easy access to trains and local buses 408 and 465.

At N Family Club, we do things differently. 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 as a Room Manager and lead the next generation of early education innovation.