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!
Department: Operations
Location: Shoreditch, London
Compensation: £31,346 – £34,778 /per year
What you’ll be doing…
- Create and maintain safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments across nurseries, ensuring children, colleagues, and parents feel supported and valued while promoting N Family Club’s culture and values.
- Support the delivery of the ‘learning through play’ educational ethos and the N Curriculum across nurseries, modelling best practice and helping teams implement it consistently.
- Lead the daily routine and smooth transitions (sleep, mealtimes, outings) at each nursery you support, coaching teams to maintain structure and high standards.
- Model outstanding care and education, demonstrating excellence and inspiring colleagues across multiple sites.
- Guide teams in delivering high‑quality observations, assessments, and planning, using these to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Support colleagues in creating Outstanding environments and practice, both indoors and outdoors, across the nurseries you visit.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying development opportunities and coaching teams to embed lasting change.
- Lead and support teams to adhere to policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices, ensuring child welfare remains central in every setting.
- Facilitate team meetings and development sessions, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching to strengthen leadership and practice.
- Encourage and develop team performance through regular feedback, mentoring, and professional development, helping teams reach consistently high standards of teaching and care.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, supporting teams to communicate effectively and foster family engagement.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and Health & Safety are maintained at all nurseries, completing checks and following up on issues promptly.
- Champion the behavioural safety framework, embedding it in practice across multiple sites.
- Respect and value all team members, children, and parents, promoting a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment wherever you are.
- Work flexibly across multiple nurseries, adapting to varying routines and needs, and attend out‑of‑hours meetings or events as required.
- Uphold the company H&S Statement of Intent, ensuring safety is always a priority.
- Role model exceptional standards across all nurseries: lead by example, thrive on feedback, and inspire teams to deliver educational excellence consistently.
Our Development 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).
- Prior experience working with children (ideally as a Room Leader, Third in Charge or above). For Baby Room Managers – previous relevant experience of working with children under 2.
- Experience in leading others, coaching or guiding a team.
- Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK.
- A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
The N Advantage
- Competitive salary – £31,346 – £35,000, based on experience and leadership capabilities (plus travel expenses).
- Up to 10 % of your annual salary 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.
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 Development Room Manager and lead the next generation of early education innovation.
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