Nursery Room Manager

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,346 - 34,778; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Industry-leading holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Enhanced parental leave

Childcare discount

Job summary

A leading early years education provider is looking for a Room Manager in Leytonstone, London, to lead their nursery team. In this role, you will create a nurturing environment and drive innovative educational practices. Key qualifications include experience in early years education and team leadership. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,346 - £34,778 per year along with a £1,000 Welcome Bonus and comprehensive benefits including flexible work, generous holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience in leading and coaching a team.
• Passion for education and changing the lives of children.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for children and staff.
• Lead the ‘learning through play’ ethos.
• Support team development through feedback.

Skills

Team leadership

Early years education

Customer service

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

Department: Nursery Education

Location: Leytonstone, London

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

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. As a specialist in early years education, you’ll be the driving force behind passionate, innovative teaching. You’ll be an inspirational leader, supporting every colleague to reach their goals and giving every child the best of care. In our fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment, you'll drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward, keep us improving, and 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, 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 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 – £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

And that’s not all!

• 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!

Why N Leytonstone?

Join our brilliant team at this brand‑new 2024 nursery in the heart of Leytonstone, East London.

Getting here is a breeze! Just a 10‑minute walk from Leyton Underground, with excellent bus links bringing you right to us.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today

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

What’s next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form! If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.