Room Manager

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If you hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above), don't miss the chance to join a forward-thinking, dynamic nursery group that's changing the face of early years education.

Department: Nursery Education

Location: Balham, London

Compensation: £29,750 - £33,280 / year

Discover the N Advantage — Our competitive salary and benefits package for 2025:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £29,750 - £33,280, reflecting your experience and dedication
• Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to £1,200 per year
• Flexible Working: Choose from a 4-day, 36-hour week or a traditional 5-day, 40-hour week—find the work-life balance that works for you
• Generous Holiday: Enjoy up to 35 days of holiday a year, including a 'Me' day of your choice and time off between Christmas and New Year
• Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
• Professional Growth: Access a personal development fund of £100 per year to support your continued education
• Exclusive N Academy Access: Receive paid time off and funding for qualifications like Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School, Leadership Training, and more
• No Uniforms: Enjoy a £100 annual clothing allowance to dress in your own style
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay after 2 years of service, fostering leave, neonatal leave, and more
• Childcare Discount: Get a 40% discount on childcare at our nurseries
• Emergency Childcare: Access 6 backup childcare days at any of our nurseries when you need it

But that's not all…

• 5-Year Bonus: Celebrate your 5th year anniversary with a round-the-world trip and 2 extra weeks of holiday
• 10-Year Bonus: After 10 years, enjoy an OUT OF THIS WORLD experience and another 2 weeks of holiday
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club
• Exclusive Discounts: Get access to discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, and more with the Each Person's app
• Travel Support: Season pass loans and cycle-to-work schemes to make commuting easy
• Social Fun: Join us for our annual Winter Party, Summer BBQ, and regular team socials
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness classes through My Gym Discounts

Why N Family Club?

We're more than just a nursery group; we're the UK's most innovative early years education provider.

Our vision? To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK.

Our purpose? To inspire and develop the next generation to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of creating a place where early years education would be reimagined. A place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We're proud to be making that dream a reality, and now, we're inviting you to be a part of it!

What it means to be a Room Manager at N Family Club…

As a Room Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the environment of our nursery rooms, where you'll inspire and support a team of expert Educators. Leading by example, you'll create a positive, dynamic atmosphere that allows both children and team to thrive. You will be an experienced educator with a strong passion for coaching and mentoring, helping your team reach their full potential while guiding every child towards their own.

You will be a proactive and adaptable leader, capable of navigating a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within your team, ensuring the highest standards of care and education for the children.

Welcome to the heart of the excitement at N Family Balham – where joy meets learning in the vibrant tapestry of South West London! Join our fantastic team at our 98-place nursery, where every day is a new chapter of discovery and laughter.

Getting here is a breeze! With local buses 50, 355, and 57 right at our doorstep, and the Clapham South and Balham overground/underground stations just a short stroll away, your journey to N Balham is as easy as a skip and a hop.

Ready to make 2025 your year? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Your dream career starts here!

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Education Management