Nursery Room Manager

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Wimbledon is seeking a skilled Nursery Room Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional early years education. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for child development. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,514 to £33,280, alongside generous benefits including an annual performance bonus, holiday allowance, and various perks that promote a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working hours

Up to 35 days holiday

Learning fund

Clothing allowance

Childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses

Referral bonuses

Travel support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge or willingness to refresh regularly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Ability to manage a team

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Nursery Room Manager

We’re more than just a nursery group. 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. 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!

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

Our Room Managers should have…

• 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

The N Advantage

• 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 Wimbledon?

Join our incredible team at this vibrant 148‑place nursery located in the heart of Wimbledon, South London.

Getting here is a breeze! With excellent transport links and just 3 minutes from South Wimbledon tube station.

Making an impact…

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.

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 website or our Glassdoor Page.

About N Family Club

We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum‑led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever‑changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!

Department: Nursery Education
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wimbledon, London
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £30,514 - £33,280 / year
Reporting To: Aman Brar