Nursery Room Manager - £1,000* Welcome Bonus!

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Nursery Room Manager in Godalming. You will lead a passionate team in delivering the N Curriculum, ensuring a high-quality early years education. The role offers a competitive salary between £30,514 to £33,280, an annual performance bonus, and various benefits, including flexible working and robust training opportunities. Join our innovative team to inspire young minds.

Benefits

Up to £1,200 annual performance bonus

Flexible working hours

35 days holiday including a personal ‘Me’ day

£100 annual learning fund

40% childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses after 5 and 10 years

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and maintain high-quality provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education.
• Oversee planning, observations, and assessments to ensure development-focused activity plans for every child.
• Ensure your room is a safe, clean, and engaging environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team management

Passion for early years education

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

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Client:

N Family Club

Location:

Godalming, Surrey

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery Room Manager - £1,000* Welcome Bonus!

Nursery Room Manager - £1,000* Welcome Bonus!

** £1,000 Welcome Bonus with this position (T&Cs apply)**

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!
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.
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

And that’s not all!

• 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 Godalming? Join our fantastic team at this beautiful 119-place nursery nestled in the charming town of Godalming, Surrey.

Getting here is a breeze! Just a 10-minute walk from the station, with buses 70, 71, and 72 stopping nearby – plus on-site parking for those driving.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.

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.

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: £30,514 - £33,280 / year

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!