Nursery Room Manager

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.

About N Family Club

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!

Our 110-place N Buckhurst Hill nursery is a bright, spacious setting nestled in the heart of this leafy North East London suburb.

Situated in the heart of Buckhurst Hill, our nursery is nestled on Victoria Road – a handy 2-minute walk from Buckhurst Hill underground station and a stone’s throw from the bustling Queen’s Road.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh regularly)
• The N Advantage

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and willingness to maintain certification
• 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

Pay

£29,750 - £33,280 / year

Benefits

• £30,514 - £33,280, based on experience and leadership capabilities
• Up to £1,200 annual performance bonus
• 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!
• 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

season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme

• annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness
• 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.

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 Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.