Apprentice Educator

N Family Club; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Industry-leading holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Family-friendly

Childcare discount

Travel support

Socials & Wellbeing

Job summary

N Family Club in Greenwich is seeking an Apprentice Educator to gain hands-on early years experience while working toward an apprenticeship in Early Years (Level 2 or Level 3). You will rotate around nursery rooms, provide safe and inspirational care, and progress into a qualified educator role on completion.

You’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship, with a competitive package and opportunities to develop professionally within a growing UK-wide nursery group.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; genuine passion for education.
• Positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Drive and motivation with a 'make it happen' attitude.
• Love for customer service.
• High energy for every task.
• Commitment to continuing learning and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our learning through play ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Learn and support daily routine for smooth transitions between activities.
• Plan innovative, challenging learning experiences to support child development.
• Carry out high-quality observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Support mealtime supervision in line with N safety policies.
• Keep every area clean and tidy throughout the day.
• Commit to your apprenticeship path and gain Early Years qualification.

Skills

Passion for education

Positive outlook

Drive & motivation

Customer service

High energy

Commitment to learning

Job 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!

Department: Apprenticeships

Location: Greenwich, London

Compensation: £19,656 - £20,717 / year

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 - £19,656 - £20,717 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 Greenwich?

Join our outstanding team at this purpose-built nursery in the heart of Greenwich, South East London.

Getting here is a breeze! Just a 20-minute walk from North Greenwich or Charlton stations, with great bus links close by.

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.