Apprentice Educator

N Family Club; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Learning fund

Clothing allowance

Family-friendly leave

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Referral scheme

Discounts

Job summary

N Family Club in Guildford, Surrey is seeking an Apprentice Educator to join our Apprenticeships department. You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards an Early Years apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3) across nursery rooms, delivering our learning through play and supporting child development.

Upon completion, you’ll move into a qualified educator role and help shape bright futures. No prior experience is required; a genuine passion for education, energy, and a can‑do attitude will

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; a genuine passion for education and changing lives.
• Positive, glass-half-full outlook and energetic approach to work.
• Commitment to learning and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 'learning through play' ethos and the N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Learn and support the daily routine to ensure smooth transitions between meals, naps and play.
• Plan innovative, age-appropriate learning experiences to support child development.
• Carry out high-quality observations, assessments and planning for key children.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.

Skills

Passion for education

Positive attitude

Drive and motivation

Customer service

High energy

Lifelong learning

Job description

Apprentice Educator

Department: Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Reporting To: Naomi Springer

Compensation: £19,656 - £20,717 / 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 weeks off bonus. 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 Guildford Nursery?

Set in a charming late-Victorian villa, our 73-place N Guildford nursery offers an inspiring blend of heritage and innovation, with six light-filled rooms and an adventure-ready garden.

Getting here is a breeze! We're just a short walk from London Road station - and yes, there's plenty of parking on site too.

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!