- Professional
- Office in Cobham
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!
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.
What you’ll be doing…
- 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
- Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (full & relevant)
- Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and willingness to maintain certification
- Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh regularly)
- 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
The N Advantage
- Competitive salary – £29,333 - £32,751, based on experience and leadership capabilities
- Up to £1,200 annual performance bonus
- Flexible working – 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!
- Enhanced family leave 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
- Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
- Socials & wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness
Why N Cobham?
Join our outstanding team at this 60-place nursery, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the third time, in beautiful Cobham, Surrey.
Getting here is a breeze! With buses C3, 862, and 715 nearby, and Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station just a short stroll away.
Getting here is a breeze! With buses C3, 862, and 715 nearby, and Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station just a short stroll away.
Making an impact…
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone plays as a team and can achieve their full potential, promoting the N Family Club culture and values
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos and the N Curriculum within your room;
- Be responsible for the pattern of the daily routine, managing sufficient ratios and rotas within the room;
- Model outstanding care and education;
- Support your team in delivering high-quality observations, assessments and planning for the children within your care;
- Support your team in creating Outstandingly Outstanding environments and practice each day, both indoors and outdoors;
- Drive a continuous improvement culture;
- Ensure that key transition periods within the room such as sleep times, mealtimes and outings are managed sensitively;
- Lead and support the team to adhere to all policies and procedures;
- Work with your team to administer outstanding learning experiences within the room;
- Take the lead in daily team meetings;
- Get the most out of the team, providing regular feedback and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and care are delivered at all times
- Promote professional development by providing regular feedback, guidance, coaching and learning opportunities;
- Coach your team, provide feedback and support their development;
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents;
- Promote and role-model safeguarding procedures and the importance of child welfare;
- Ensure that our high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the day;
- Ensure that daily Health and Safety related tasks/checks happen promptly and thoroughly with any concerns followed up;
- Ensure all policies, procedures and practices are embedded within the room;
- Champion and lead the behavioural safety framework;
- Respect and value all team members, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment;
- Work a flexible pattern within the nursery opening hours (7.00 am-7.00 pm) with the ability to attend out of hours meetings and events as required;
- Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent"
- Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on educational excellence
