Apprentice Educator

N Family Club; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus up to £750

Flexible working – 4-5 days

Holiday allowance up to 35 days

Development fund £100 annual

No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance

Childcare 40% discount

Travel & wellbeing perks

Job summary

N Family Club in Bishop’s Stortford is hiring an Apprentice Educator to gain hands-on early years experience while training in Early Years (Level 2 or 3). You’ll rotate through nursery rooms, deliver caring supervision, and progress into a qualified educator role on completion.

You’ll learn to plan innovative learning experiences, observe and assess child development, and foster strong relationships with families as part of your apprenticeship journey.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, passion for education and changing children's lives.
• Positive, glass-half-full outlook and high energy for tasks.
• Drive, motivation and can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our learning through play ethos and the N Curriculum with care.
• Learn and support daily routine for smooth meals, naps and play times.
• Plan engaging learning experiences to support child development.
• Conduct high-quality observations, assessments and planning.
• Build strong relationships with parents and support mealtime supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Motivation

Energy

Education

Early Years Apprentice (Level 2/3)

Job description

Apprentice Educator

Department: Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reporting To: Sarah Lord

Compensation: £17,784 - £18,845 / 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 an Apprentice Educator at N Family, you’ll gain hands‑on experience whilst working towards your apprenticeship in Early Years (Level 2 or Level 3). Rotating around the nursery rooms, you’ll give safe and inspirational care to every child you work with. As soon as your apprenticeship is finished, you’ll move into a qualified educator role with us and begin to build your future!

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair.


• Learn and support our daily routine to ensure smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.


• Learn to plan innovative, challenging learning experiences to support child development.


• Learn how to carry out high‑quality observations, assessments, and planning for key children.


• Learn how to build strong, trusting relationships with parents.


• Learn how to support mealtime supervision in line with N’s safety policies.


• Make sure every area is kept clean and tidy throughout the day.


• Commit to your apprenticeship path and gain your Early Years qualification.

Our Apprentice Educators should have...

• You don’t need previous experience in a similar role, just 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 love for customer service.


• High energy for every task you take on.


• A commitment to continue your learning and personal development.

The N Advantage Package

• Competitive salary – £17,784 - £18,845 per annum


• Performance bonus – Up to £750 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!


• 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 Bishop's Stortford?

Join our wonderful team at this 92-place nursery, located in the vibrant heart of Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Getting here is a breeze! Just a short walk from Bishop’s Stortford station, with excellent train and bus links that make commuting simple.

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.