Nursery Room Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

35 days holiday

Learning fund

Clothing allowance

Parental leave

Childcare discount

Travel support

ILM coaching

Referral scheme

Job summary

N Family Club is hiring a Room Manager in our flagship nursery near Olympic Park. Lead a skilled Educator team, drive our play-based, curriculum-led approach, and ensure every child receives the best possible care.

You will shape daily routines, coach staff, and build strong parent partnerships while upholding safeguarding and health standards. Attractive pay, bonus potential, and generous holidays accompany this key leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coaching a team of educators.
• Full Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Paediatric First Aid certification and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming environment and lead the team within the room.
• Implement the N Curriculum with care and enthusiasm.
• Coach and motivate staff through feedback and development.
• Build strong relationships with parents and engage them in learning.
• Embed safeguarding, health and wellbeing standards across the room.
• Plan, observe and deliver high‑quality learning experiences for every child.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Educational setting experience

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Safeguarding/child protection training

Job 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. 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!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.

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 - £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 £1000 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 Olympic Village?

Our 72-place brand new nursery will be opening in 2026, in the heart of Olympic Park, Stratford (East London, E20).

Please note, the ideal start date for this position is 20th October 2026. If you wish to start sooner, we can accommodate this within one of our local nurseries nearby until N Olympic Village opens.

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.