Development Early Years Educator – Inspire & Elevate Play

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

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