N Family Club
Nursery Room Manager
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Nursery Room Manager
Department: Nursery Education
Location: Brixton, London Compensation: £31,346 - £34,778 / year
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We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.
About the Role
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.
- Serve as a specialist in early years education, the driving force behind passionate, innovative teaching.
- Be an inspirational leader, supporting every colleague to reach their goals and delivering best-of-care for every child.
- In a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward to help us achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
- Lead our ‘learning through play’ ethos and N Curriculum with care and flair.
- Act as a role model for outstanding care and education, inspiring your team.
- 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 teammates in planning, observing, and delivering high-quality learning experiences for every child.
- Coach, guide, and motivate your team through regular feedback and professional development.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with parents while keeping them involved in their children’s learning.
- Embed and role-model safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across your room.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Our Room Managers should have:
- Previous experience working with children in educational settings (ideally as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, or early years educator).
- For Baby Room Managers, prior experience working with children under 2.
- Experience in leading and coaching a team.
- A proven track record in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
- The full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Paediatric First Aid qualification (12 hours) and a commitment to stay compliant.
- Relevant safeguarding/child protection training, with a willingness to update it regularly.
- A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
- A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
- Drive, motivation, and a ‘make it happen’ attitude.
- Strong decision-making skills to support and achieve our Wildly Important Goals (WIG).
- Ability to lead, inspire, and execute under pressure.
The N Advantage Package
Compensation & Rewards
- Competitive salary: £31,346 - £34,778 per annum.
- Performance bonus: up to £1,200 annually.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working: Choose 4-5 days a week for a fit.
- Includes a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
- Up to 35 days’ holiday (industry-leading).
Development & Training
- £100 annual learning fund.
- Paid training through the N Academy (Level 3, Early Years Degrees, Forest School & more).
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Extras
- £100 clothing allowance for style freedom.
- No uniform obligations.
- 40% discount + 6 emergency days childhood.
- Family-friendly benefits (enhanced parental, fostering, neonatal leave after 2 years).
Loyalty & Recognition
- 5-year bonus: Round-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off.
- 10-year bonus: ‘Out-of-this-world’ experience + 2 more weeks off.
Career Growth
- N Coaching & Mentoring with 3 ILM-approved programmes.
Success Rewards
- Up to £1,000 referral scheme per successful hire.
Discounts & Perks
- Exclusive discounts on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
- Season ticket loans & cycle-to-work scheme.
- Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness options.
Why N Brixton?
Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 142-place nursery in Brixton, South West London.
Why is it great?
- Our local buses (2, 415, 432) drop you off right at the doorstep.
- Just a short walk from the Tulse Hill and Brixton underground/Overground stations.
About 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.
- One of the UK’s most innovative early years groups.
- A company that puts our people first, offering top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression.
Join us today to: Spark big ideas in young minds, Shape a career you’ll love.
Next Steps
If you think you got what it takes:
- Click apply, fill out the 1-minute application form.
- Visit the Careers website or our Glassdoor Page to explore more about N, benefits, work culture.
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