Room Manager
Location: Little Adventures Nursery WSM
Hours: 40
Pay: £14.05
Are you an inspiring early years leader with a passion for helping little minds grow big ideas?
We’re on the lookout for a talented and experienced Room Managers to lead our rooms – someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purposeful environment and wants to be part of something genuinely special.
At Little Adventures Nurseries we don’t settle for “good enough” – we aim high for our children, our families, and our team. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your voice matters and your professional growth is genuinely supported, read on…
What You’ll Be Doing
As Room Manager, you’ll lead by example, guiding your team to deliver exceptional care, learning and play experiences. Your role will include:
Leading and inspiring your room team with clear vision, energy and empathy
Creating a rich, enabling environment where children can thrive
Ensuring day-to-day room operations run smoothly and safely
Embedding our curriculum, values, and high standards into everyday practice
Monitoring progress and supporting your team’s individual training and development
Working closely with families to build strong partnerships and share in each child’s journey
Carrying out regular audits, risk assessments, and action plans as required
About You
We’re looking for someone who is more than just experienced – we want a role model, a motivator, and a lifelong learner.
You’ll need to have:
A Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
Proven leadership experience in a room or unit within a nursery setting
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and a child-centred, inclusive approach
Experience in a preschool or baby room (ideally both!)
Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene certificates
Excellent communication and people skills – someone who builds strong, positive relationships with children, families and teams
A valid enhanced DBS check (or be willing to undertake one)
Flexibility and a proactive, can-do attitude
Why Join Little Adventures?
We’re proud to offer a supportive, ambitious workplace that truly invests in its people. Benefits include:
40+ paid hours of training per year
Access to our Future Leaders development programme
25 days plus bank holidays - increasing each year
Birthday day off – your special day, your time
Paid sick leave after probation
Loyalty rewards for long service
Company pension
Staff discounts, including free or discounted meals and more
Regular company events and celebrations
Genuine career progression across our growing nursery group
Access to our Future Leaders Career Progression programme with clear routes up to Deputy Manager and beyond if career progression is a priority for you.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, full-time
Benefits:
Professional Development
40+ paid training hours every year
Fully funded qualifications & CPD
Access to our Future Leaders Programme
Opportunities to join national working groups and pilot initiatives
Regular mentoring and coaching
Wellbeing & Time Off
Paid sick leave after probation
Birthday day off – because cake tastes better when you’re not at work
Loyalty rewards for long-service milestones
Wellbeing-focused policies & mental health support
Family-first flexibility wherever possible
Team Perks
Staff recognition and rewards
Exclusive staff discounts and perks
Opportunities for internal progression across our growing group
A fun, supportive team culture that actually means something
Involvement in exciting, sector-leading projects
And so much more!
