Early Years Educator

N Family Club; Hove; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group redefining early years education! As an Early Years Educator, you'll inspire creativity and curiosity in children, guiding them through a bespoke curriculum. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous holiday. With state-of-the-art resources, you'll empower young minds while developing your own skills. This innovative firm values personal growth and well-being, offering numerous perks and a supportive environment. Make 2025 your year and embark on a fulfilling career in early education by the sea!

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Allowance

Complimentary Lunch and Drinks

Professional Development Fund

Childcare Discount

Emergency Childcare

Referral Bonuses

Health & Wellbeing Discounts

Travel Support

No Uniform Policy

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in delivering a 'learning through play' ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 'learning through play' educational ethos.
• Plan innovative learning experiences for children's development.
• Build excellent relationships with parents.

Skills

Early Years Qualification (Level 2 or above)

Creative Planning

Child Development Knowledge

Safeguarding Procedures

Education

Early Years Education Degree

Childcare Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Department: Nursery Education

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Compensation: £24,700 - £28,496 / year

Description

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★ Your Dream Career in 2025 Starts Here: Join N Family Club and enjoy the best salaries, benefits, and career growth opportunities in the industry! ★

If you hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above), don’t miss the chance to join a forward-thinking, dynamic nursery group that’s changing the face of early years education.

Discover the N Advantage — Our competitive salary and benefits package for 2025:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £24,700 - £28,496, reflecting your experience and dedication
• Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to £750 per year
• Flexible Working: Choose from a 4-day, 36-hour week or a traditional 5-day, 40-hour week—find the work-life balance that works for you
• Generous Holiday: Enjoy up to 35 days of holiday a year, including a ‘Me’ day of your choice and time off between Christmas and New Year
• Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
• Professional Growth: Access a personal development fund of £100 per year to support your continued education
• Exclusive N Academy Access: Receive paid time off and funding for qualifications like Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School, Leadership Training, and more
• No Uniforms: Enjoy a £100 annual clothing allowance to dress in your own style
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay after 2 years of service, fostering leave, neonatal leave, and more
• Childcare Discount: Get a 40% discount on childcare at our nurseries
• Emergency Childcare: Access 6 backup childcare days at any of our nurseries when you need it

But that’s not all…

• 5-Year Bonus: Celebrate your 5th year n.iversary with a round-the-world trip and 2 extra weeks of holiday
• 10-Year Bonus: After 10 years, enjoy an OUT OF THIS WORLD experience and another 2 weeks of holiday
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club
• Exclusive Discounts: Get access to discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, and more with the Each Person’s app
• Travel Support: Season pass loans and cycle-to-work schemes to make commuting easy

Social Fun: Join us for our annual Winter Party, Summer BBQ, and regular team socials

• Health & Wellbeing: Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness classes through My Gym Discounts

Why N Family Club?

We’re more than just a nursery group; we’re the UK’s most innovative early years education provider.

Our vision? To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK.

Our purpose? To inspire and develop the next generation to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of creating a place where early years education would be reimagined. A place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We're proud to be making that dream a reality, and now, we’re inviting you to be a part of it!

What it means to be an Early Years Educator at N Family Club…

As an Early Years Educator at N Family Club, you will be the catalyst for creativity, curiosity, and growth. You’ll bring our bespoke N curriculum to life, guiding children to dream big, think independently, and explore their world with confidence. With our state-of-the-art resources and training, you’ll be empowered to inspire young minds while developing your own skills along the way.

Step into a place where creativity and fun come to life by the sea! Join our fantastic team at our brand new 150-place N Hove nursery, where every day is filled with imagination, learning, and adventure. With a beautiful garden for outdoor exploration, children can play, discover, and connect with nature in a safe and exciting space.

We’re just a short walk from Portslade station, with great train connections to London and surrounding areas, plus the number 1 and the 49 bus routes nearby—making your commute easy and convenient, whether you’re coming from the city or the coast.

Ready to make 2025 your year? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Your dream career starts here!

For more information about N Family Club, our team culture, and our world-class benefits, visit our Careers website or check out our Glassdoor page.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos and the N Curriculum;
• You will sensitively implement the pattern of the day routine;
• Plan innovative learning experiences that constantly challenge children's learning and development;
• Engage in high-quality observations, assessments and planning for the children within your care;
• Ensure that key transition periods within the room such as sleep times, mealtimes and outings occur smoothly;
• Meal time supervision and adhering to all of N’s mealtime policies to ensure we are keeping our children safe when served and eating food;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures;
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents;
• Promote and role-model safeguarding procedures and the importance of child welfare
• Ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the day;
• Ensure that daily H&S-related tasks and checks happen promptly & thoroughly with any concerns followed up;
• Ensure all policies, procedures and practices are embedded within the practice;
• Be committed to continual reflective practice;
• Be accountable and implement behavioural safety within the nursery;
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent
• Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on educational excellence