Early Years Educator

N Family Club; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 35 days holiday

Annual learning fund and access to N A

£100 clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

40% childcare discount

Travel support and season ticket loans

Bonus up to £750 per year

Job summary

N Family Club in Hackney is hiring an Early Years Educator to inspire learning through our play-based N Curriculum, support daily routines, and create development-focused activity plans. You’ll carry out observations, assessments and planning for your key children, building strong, trusted relationships with families.

Join our vibrant team and contribute to a safe, clean, engaging classroom while embedding all policies and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an early years environment.
• Level 2 or higher Early Years qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and safeguarding knowledge.
• A genuine passion for education and changing lives.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and positive mindset.
• Confident communicator with love for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learning through our play-based N Curriculum.
• Support smooth daily routines from meals to naptimes.
• Create and implement development-focused activity plans.
• Carry out observations, assessments and planning for your key children; build relationships with families.
• Ensure the classroom is a safe, clean, engaging environment.
• Embed policies and procedures into daily practice.
• Be a positive role model and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Experience in early years environment

Confident communicator

Team player with can-do attitude

Education

Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid (12 hours)

Safeguarding knowledge (up-to-date)

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:

Hackney, London

Compensation:

£28,808 - £31,782 / 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 - £28,808 - £31,782, 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 London Fields?

Join our outstanding team at this vibrant 55-place nursery nestled by Victoria Park in East London. Getting here is a breeze! With buses 26 and 55 right at our doorstep, and London Fields overground station just a short stroll away.

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.