Early Years Educator

N Family Club; City of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Dollis Hill, North London, seeks an Early Years Educator to inspire children's learning and ensure a safe, engaging environment. Candidates should have a Level 2 Early Years qualification and experience with children. This role comes with a competitive salary and various benefits including flexible working, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to £750 annual performance bonus

Flexible working

Up to 35 days holiday

£100 annual learning fund

£100 clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

40% childcare discount

5-year loyalty bonus

10-year loyalty bonus

Referral bonus

Amazing discounts

Travel support

Socials & wellbeing events

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learning through N Curriculum.
• Create and implement development-focused activity plans.
• Carry out observations and assessments for key children.
• Ensure classroom is safe and engaging.
• Be a positive role model and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Experience working with children in an early years environment

Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge

Passion for education

Positive mindset

Confident communicator

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dollis Hill, London

Reporting To: Sharon Craig

Compensation: £28,059 - £30,014 / year

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years, 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 – £28,059 - £30,014, 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 Dollis Hill?

Join our outstanding team at this 80-place nursery in the lively neighbourhood of Dollis Hill, North London.

Getting here is a breeze! With buses N98 and 302 right at our doorstep, and Neasden underground station just a short walk 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.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!

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