Development Early Years Educator

N Family Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus (up to 10%)

Flexible working – 4-5 days

Up to 35 days holiday

Learning fund £100

Clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discount 40%

Job summary

N Family Club in Shoreditch, London is seeking a Development Early Years Educator. This permanent full-time role sits in Operations and reports to the Development team, offering a salary of £29,765 to £31,782 per year.

The role centers on delivering the N Curriculum, mentoring teams, and safeguarding children in a busy nursery setting. Join a forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovative early years education, with extensive benefits and a supportive culture that values growth, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a room manager, nursery practitioner, nursery nurse or early years educator)
• Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a willingness to train
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children
• A team player with a can‑do attitude and positive mindset
• Confident communicator with a love for customer service

Responsibilities

• Deliver and model the learning through play ethos and N Curriculum, guiding colleagues to implement it consistently.
• Implement the pattern of the day and routines thoughtfully, guiding teams to maintain structure while promoting flexibility for children’s needs.
• Plan and deliver innovative learning experiences that challenge children’s development and demonstrate best practice to team members.
• Lead high-quality observations, assessments, and planning, coaching others to use these tools effectively to track progress and inform practice.
• Ensure key transitions in the room (sleep times, mealtimes, outings) occur smoothly and support team members in managing these successfully.
• Supervise mealtimes and adhere to all N mealtime policies, supporting teams to maintain safety and hygiene standards.
• Follow all policies and procedures and support colleagues in understanding and embedding them in daily practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, modelling excellent communication and family engagement.
• Promote and role‑model safeguarding and child welfare procedures, supporting the team to maintain vigilance and confidence in practice.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, and lead by example in everyday tasks.
• Conduct daily Health & Safety checks, following up on concerns and coaching teams to uphold safety standards.
• Drive the embedding of policies, procedures, and best practices within the team, encouraging consistency and accountability.
• Commit to reflective practice, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting others to do the same.
• Lead by example in implementing behavioural safety within the nursery and reinforcing positive practices.

Skills

Experience with children in education

Team player

Confident communicator

Education

Level 2+ Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Job description

Development Early Years Educator

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Shoreditch, London

Reporting To: Madeleine Clancy

Compensation: £29,765 - £31,782 / year

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked the 30th Best Workplace in the UK.

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!

Our Nursery Development Team, launched January 2026, exists to unlock the full potential of nurseries across N Family Club. This dynamic team partners with nurseries that need targeted support, bringing energy, hands‑on guidance, and expert coaching to raise quality, strengthen leadership, and build confident, capable teams.

Whether you’re a Development Nursery Manager, Deputy, Room Manager, or Educator, your purpose is the same: to help every nursery be the best it can be. Through mentoring, modelling best practice, and providing practical support, the team drives improvement, nurtures excellence, and ensures children and families consistently experience the highest standards of care and education.

What you’ll be doing…

• Deliver and model N Family Club’s ‘learning through play’ educational ethos and N Curriculum, supporting colleagues to understand and implement it consistently.
• Implement the pattern of the day and routines thoughtfully, guiding teams to maintain structure while promoting flexibility for children’s needs.
• Plan and deliver innovative learning experiences that challenge children’s development and demonstrate best practice to team members.
• Lead high-quality observations, assessments, and planning, coaching others to use these tools effectively to track progress and inform practice.
• Ensure key transitions in the room (sleep times, mealtimes, outings) occur smoothly and support team members in managing these successfully.
• Supervise mealtimes and adhere to all N mealtime policies, supporting teams to maintain safety and hygiene standards.
• Follow all policies and procedures and support colleagues in understanding and embedding them in daily practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, modelling excellent communication and family engagement.
• Promote and role‑model safeguarding and child welfare procedures, supporting the team to maintain vigilance and confidence in practice.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, and lead by example in everyday tasks.
• Conduct daily Health & Safety checks, following up on concerns and coaching teams to uphold safety standards.
• Drive the embedding of policies, procedures, and best practices within the team, encouraging consistency and accountability.
• Commit to reflective practice, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting others to do the same.
• Lead by example in implementing behavioural safety within the nursery and reinforcing positive practices.

Our Development Early Years Educators should have...

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a room manager, nursery practitioner, nursery nurse or early years educator)
• Level 2 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a willingness to train
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children
• A team player with a can‑do attitude and positive mindset
• Confident communicator with a love for customer service

The N Advantage

• Competitive salary – £29,765 - £31,782, based on experience and dedication (plus travel expenses)
• Up to 10% of your annual salary performance bonus
• Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week for work-life balance
• Up to 35 days holiday - including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure
• £100 annual learning fund, plus access to N Academy (level 3, Early Years degrees, Forest School & more)
• £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more
• 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually

And that’s not all!

• 5-year loyalty bonus - around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
• 10-year loyalty bonus - ‘Out of this world’ experience + 2 extra weeks off
• Referral bonus – earn up to £1,000 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.

Making an impact…

At N Family Club, we do things differently. We support and celebrate individuality, champion diversity, and give every team member a voice. Our culture is rooted in respect, collaboration and a shared passion for early years education.

We invest heavily in your growth – from career progression and in-house training to mentorship and personal development. With innovative environments, top-tier benefits, and a focus on wellbeing, we’re building a workplace where educators thrive, and children soar.

Join N Family Club today and help us reshape early education for the better.