Early Years Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to £750 annual performance bonus

Flexible working – 4-5 days a week

Up to 35 days holiday

£100 annual learning fund

£100 clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

40% childcare discount

Job summary

N Family Club in the UK is hiring an Early Years Educator for our Hove nursery, part of a bold, curriculum-led approach to learning. You will inspire play-based learning with the N Curriculum, support daily routines, and plan activities that develop children's growth and curiosity.

We value passion for education, safeguarding knowledge, and strong communication with families. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible 4-5 day weeks, and generous benefits as part of our supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early years environment.
• Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding knowledge.
• A genuine passion for education and changing lives.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learning through the N Curriculum and play-based approach.
• Support daily routines from meals to naptimes and observations.
• Create development-focused activity plans and assess progress.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Ensure a safe, clean and engaging classroom environment.
• Embed policies and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Confident communicator

Customer service

Passion for education

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

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!

Department: Nursery Education

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Compensation: £27,227 - £30,826 / year

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 Hove?

Be part of something special at our 150-place nursery in sunny Hove, East Sussex.

Getting here is a breeze! We’re just a short walk from Portslade station, with great train links and nearby bus routes 1 and 49.

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.