Room Manager
full-time•Greater London•$31k - $34k
About this role
Room Manager
Department: Nursery Education
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Dulwich, London
Reporting To: Terry Bedford
Compensation: £31,346 - £34,778 / 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 Room Manager at N Family, you’ll 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 achieve our vision of becoming the most loved early years education group in the UK.
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.
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, 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 our safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across your room.
Our 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).
- 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 – £31,346 - £34,778 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.
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 East Dulwich?
Step into our beautifully restored, Grade II-listed nursery in East Dulwich—an inspiring 181-place nursery designed for learning and exploration.
Getting here is a breeze! We’re a short stroll from East Dulwich station, with well connected local transport links.
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!
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
Other facts
Tech stack
Early Years Education,Team Leadership,Customer Service,Safeguarding,Coaching,Communication,Creativity,Planning,Observation,Motivation,Decision Making,Continuous Improvement,Relationship Building,Child Development,Health and Safety,Wellbeing
About N Family Club
✨ We’re here for dreams of all sizes.
From the children taking their first steps to the educators taking their next big career leap, we’re here to make every dream a reality.
At N, we know our teams do one of the most important jobs in the world: helping children grow, learn and thrive. That’s why we give our educators the respect, care and opportunities they deserve.
We’re a warm and inclusive community where everyone belongs. With nurseries across London, Essex, Surrey, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Kent, Sussex and the West Midlands, we’re growing fast and always looking for people who want to go beyond, be outstandingly outstanding and play as a team.
We’re proud to be:
🏆 Great Place To Work certified (2025–2026 and 2024–2025)
🌟 #30 in the UK Best Workplaces list (Super Large category)
🌸 #35 in the UK Best Workplaces for Women (Super Large category)
🎓 A UK Best Workplace in Education & Training (Super Large category)
As a B Corp Certified company, we’re using business as a force for good - for our people, our families and our planet.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.nfamilycareers.com/
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Education Management
Founding Year: 2017
What you'll do
- As a Room Manager, you will lead a team of educators, ensuring high-quality learning experiences and a safe, inclusive environment. You will also support your team in planning and delivering educational activities while fostering strong relationships with parents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does N Family Club pay for a Room Manager?
N Family Club offers a competitive compensation package for the Room Manager role. The salary range is GBP 31k - 35k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Room Manager do at N Family Club?
As a Room Manager at N Family Club, you will: as a Room Manager, you will lead a team of educators, ensuring high-quality learning experiences and a safe, inclusive environment. You will also support your team in planning and delivering educational activities while fostering strong relationships with parents..
Why join N Family Club as a Room Manager?
N Family Club is a leading Education Management company. The Room Manager role offers competitive compensation.
Is the Room Manager position at N Family Club remote?
The Room Manager position at N Family Club is based in Greater London, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Room Manager position at N Family Club?
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