N Family Club
Nursery Room Manager
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★ Department: Nursery Education ★
Location: Highgate, London
Compensation: £31,346 - £34,778 / year
About N Family Club
★ Join us and enjoy a £1,000 Welcome Bonus with this role! (T&Cs apply) ★
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!
Room Manager Role
As a Room Manager at N Family, you’ll lead a team of expert Educators in one of our nursery family rooms. As a specialist in early years education, you’ll drive passionate, innovative teaching. You’ll be an inspirational leader, supporting colleagues 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 (WIGs) forward
- Keep us improving
- Help us achieve our vision: becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Leadership & Team Culture
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where the team thrives.
- Champion outstanding care and education—inspiring colleagues to deliver their best daily.
🔹 Curriculum & Child Development
- Lead our ethos: "learning through play" and the N Curriculum.
- Shape daily routines (mealtimes, naptimes, playtimes) for smooth transitions.
- Support team planning, observation, and high-quality learning experiences for every child.
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🔹 Professional Development
- Coache, guide, and motivate the team through regular feedback.
- Ensure consistent professional development and growth opportunities.
🔹 Parent & Community Engagement
- Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
- Keep parents involved in their children’s learning and development.
🔹 Safeguarding & Compliance
- Role-model our safeguarding, health, and safety standards.
- Ensure wellbeing practices are embedded across your room.
Requirements & Qualifications
✔ Experience
- Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, or early-years educator).
- For Baby Room Managers: prior experience with children under 2 years.
- Proven ability to lead and coach teams.
- Leadership in exceptional customer care.
✔ Qualifications
- Full, relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Paediatric First Aid (12-hour course) + compliance.
- Up-to-date safeguarding/child protection training; willingness to renew annually.
✔ Mindset & Values
- Genuine passion for education and changing young lives.
- A positive, proactive attitude (“glass half-full mindset”).
- Drive, motivation, and “make it happen” mentality.
- Solid decision-making skills aligned with our WIGs.
The N Advantage
💰 Competitive Compensation
- £31,346 - £34,778 per year. Plus, a performance bonus of up to £1,200/year.
🏖️ Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
- Choose between 4-5 days at work.
- Industry-leading holiday allowance (35 days, including a ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure).
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📚 Development & Growth
- £100 annual learning fund + free N Academy training (Level 3, Early Years Degrees, Forest Schools etc).
- No uniforms—£100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly
- Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years service.
- 40% discount on childcare + 6 emergency days/year.
✈️ Loyalty Rewards!
- After 5 years: Around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off.
- After 10 years: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off.
✈️ Inclusive Perks
- Referral bonuses (earn £1000/successful hire).
- Discounts on groceries, shopping, fitness, travel (season ticket loans + cycle-to-work scheme).
🤝 Wellbeing & Social
- Annual parties, team events, gym discounts & online fitness.
- N Coaching & Mentoring: 3 ILM-approved coaching programmes.
Why N Highgate?
📍 Join our charming 66-place nursery in Highgate, North London—easy access via bus (143/210) or walk to Highgate/Archway stations.
Why Choose N Family Club?
At N Family Club, we’re redefining early years education. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the most innovative early-years groups in the UK. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.
Join us to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.
Next Steps:
Fill in our super quick (1 minute) application form now!
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