Early Years Educator

N Family Club; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to £750 annual bonus

Flexible working

Job summary

N Family Club in Aylesbury is seeking an Early Years Educator to nurture curiosity, creativity and confidence in every child through the N Curriculum. You will shape learning in a fast-paced setting, plan engaging activities, and build strong relationships with families across our growing nursery network.

Join a Great Place to Work environment with extensive training, coaching and resources designed to support your career growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and safeguarding knowledge.
• A genuine passion for education and helping children grow.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and positive mindset.
• Confident communicator with customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learning through the N Curriculum and play-based activities.
• Support daily routines from meals to nap times.
• Create and implement development-focused activity plans.
• Observe, assess and plan for your key children; build relationships with families.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Confident communicator

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Early Years Educator

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Reporting To: Michael O'Keeffe

Compensation: £27,227 - £30,826 / 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!

As an Early Years Educator you’ll be the heartbeat of your playroom – nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child in your care. In our fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you’ll bring the N Curriculum to life through play, learning, and meaningful connections. It’s a chance to shape young minds while developing your own career through industry-leading training, coaching, and resources.

What you’ll be doing…

• Inspire learning through our play-based N Curriculum
• Support smooth daily routines – from mealtimes to naptimes
• Create and implement development-focused activity plans
• Carry out observations, assessments and planning for your key children
  Build strong, trusted relationships with children and families
• Ensure your classroom is a safe, clean, and engaging environment at all times
• Embed all policies and procedures into your daily practice
• Be a positive role model – collaborate, motivate, and share your ideas
  

Our Early Years Educators should have...

• Experience working with children in an early years environment
• 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 – £27,227 - £30,826, based on experience and dedication
• Up to £750 annual 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.

Why N Aylesbury?

Launching at Walton Grove (HP21) in Autumn 2026 - our 93-place nursery is perfectly positioned for families and commuters across Aylesbury and beyond.

Please note, the ideal start date for this position is 29th September 2026. If you wish to start sooner, we can accommodate this within one of our local nurseries nearby until N Aylesbury opens.

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.