Room Manager

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Unleash your potential in 2024: Discover N Family Club's industry-leading salaries, benefits, and career development pathways!

Join the highest-quality nursery group in the UK!

We're N Family. Inspired by futures. Focused on achieving every goal. Empowered by people who dream. No matter how big or small your dream is. We're here for dreams of all sizes.

We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!

From industry leading salaries and a refreshed approach to flexibility for better work-life balance, to around the world trips and lifelong learning through the N Academy. Our benefits are there to support every dream at every stage of life.

Crafting Dreams as a Room Manager
Room Managers set the tone for our expert Educators within one of our nursery Family Rooms, and lead by example in everything they do. As Room Manager, you'll help your team achieve their potential in their roles as they help every child achieve theirs. You will be an expert teacher with a passion for coaching and mentoring, a leader who isn't fazed by a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Welcome to the delightful world of N Family Cambridge - where joy and curiosity flourish in the heart of this historic city! Join our fantastic team at our beautiful 82-place nursery, a haven for little explorers in the charming setting of Cambridge.

Embark on your daily adventure with ease, thanks to our excellent transport links! Buses 19 and 114 make stops right at our doorstep, ensuring a cheerful journey. And for those who enjoy the scenic route, the Cambridge train station is just a leisurely 15-minute stroll away - turning your commute into a delightful part of the day.

Uncover the N advantage through our industry leading salary and benefits
• Earn between GBP27,500 - GBP31,500, rewarding your hard work and dedication
• Enjoy a performance related bonus of up to GBP1,200 per year
• Your choice of a 4-day 36 hour week or the classic 5 day 40 hour week (we are certain we have a working pattern that works around you)
• Revel in up to 32 days of holiday a year (including 3 days between Christmas/ New Year and a 'Me' day off of your choice!)
• Indulge in complimentary daily lunch and drinks
• Access a personal development fund of GBP100 per year
• Funding and paid time off for Level 3/EYTT/ EY Degrees/Forest School/Leadership and other training and professional development through our N Academy
• Enjoy our GBP100 clothing allowance - we don't wear uniforms!
• Enjoy our family-friendly benefits including fostering/neonatal leave, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years of continuous service and more
• Childcare discount of 40%
• Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries.

There's more
• Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years service
• OUT OF THIS WORLD trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 10 years of service
• Refer a friend bonus of GBP1,000 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex employees
• Enjoy team discounts for groceries, retailers, days out, and more with the Each Person's app
• Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme
• Join in the festivities with our Winter party & Summer BBQ and in our regular socials
• Gym membership and digital classes discounts with My Gym Discounts

Apply now and shape your tomorrow!
If you hold a relevant Early Years qualification (level 3 or above), then seize the opportunity to be part of a revolutionary era at N Family Club. Click to apply and unlock the extraordinary benefits that await you in 2024. Your dream career starts with us!

If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.

Unlock Dreams with N Family Club - We're For Dreams Of All Sizes!

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

About N Family Club
We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!

Our Commitment To Safeguarding
At N, we have a commitment to safeguarding our children and thoughtfully prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone in our nurseries. As part of our commitment to ensuring a secure environment, we diligently adhere to the guidance provided by regulatory bodies. Our dedication to safer recruitment practices is underscored by our compliance with key legislation designed to protect vulnerable individuals.

By embracing these laws and legislation (DBS Code of Practice; DBS Referral Guidance; Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Regulated Activity), we uphold the highest standards of safety and accountability, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.

Click here for more information on our commitments.

In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, N Family Club will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including a Google and Social Media search. Any information found from the online searches, may be discussed at the interview stage.