Nursery Room Manager

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Weybridge is seeking a Nursery Room Manager to lead a team of educators and manage nursery operations. You will create a nurturing environment that encourages children's growth and development. The ideal candidate will have experience in education and leadership, as well as a relevant Level 3 qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including up to 35 days of holiday. Join us and help shape the future of early years education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working hours

Industry-leading holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Family-friendly leave

Childcare discount

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.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Lead the learning through play ethos.
• Shape daily routine and ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Experience in educational settings

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Motivation and drive

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Job description

Nursery Room Manager

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Weybridge, Surrey

Reporting To: Emma Ockenden

Compensation: £30,118 - £33,738 / year

Overview

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 Room Manager at N Family, you’ll lead an incredible team of expert Educators in one of our nursery family rooms. 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 achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.

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, and 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 safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across your room.

Qualifications and experience

• 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).
• For Baby Room Managers, you will need previous experience working with children under 2.
• Experience in leading and coaching a team.
• A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
• 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 – £30,118 - £33,738 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £1,200 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.

Why N Weybridge?

Join our incredible team at this vibrant 55-place nursery, perfectly located in the heart of Weybridge town centre, Surrey.

Getting here is a breeze! Just a 9-minute ride on the 515 bus from Weybridge Station, or a 20-minute walk if you fancy the stroll. Local off-road parking is also available nearby.

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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