Nursery Room Manager, St Philips, Bristol. Full-time.

Room Manager

Location: St Philips, Bristol

Hours: 40

Pay: £14.50

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

Why work for us

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty. We believe in recognising success, supporting wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation, reflecting our commitment to creating an engaging and supportive workplace.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Continuous professional development and fully funded training

• Leadership development programmes

• Excellent career progression opportunities across our growing group

• Employee recognition and reward schemes

• Wellbeing support and employee benefits platform

• Discounted childcare (where applicable)

• Team events and celebrations

• An inclusive, supportive, and values-driven culture

Grow Your Career With Us

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Manager or looking to take the next step in your leadership journey, we'll invest in your development and provide opportunities to progress within a growing organisation. Many of our leaders have developed their careers with us, and we're committed to helping our people achieve their ambitions.