Deputy Room Manager

N Family Club; Godalming; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-years education provider in Godalming seeks a Deputy Room Manager to lead a dynamic team in a nursery setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with children and a passion for education, helping to create a nurturing environment. With competitive pay of £31,075 - £32,261 per year and benefits like up to 35 days of holiday and performance bonuses, join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Industry-leading holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Childcare discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience in leading and coaching a team.
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Lead 'learning through play' ethos.
• Inspire the team for outstanding care and education.
• Coach and guide team through feedback and professional development.

Skills

Experience with children

Team leadership and coaching

Passion for education

Decision-making skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Deputy Room Manager

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Reporting To: Shulamay Davis

Compensation: £31,075 - £32,261 / year

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 Deputy Room Manager at N Family, you’ll help the Room Manager to 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.

In our fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you'll drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG) forward, keep us improving, and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

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 Deputy 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).
• Experience in leading and coaching a team.
• 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 – £31,075 - £32,261 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 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 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.

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.

Join us today

To spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!

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