Apprentice Educator

Job description

**We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.** 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 Apprentice Educator at N Family, you’ll gain hands-on experience whilst working towards your apprenticeship in Early Years (Level 2 or Level 3). Rotating around the nursery rooms, you’ll give safe and inspirational care to every child you work with. As soon as your apprenticeship is finished, you’ll move into a qualified educator role with us and begin to build your future! **Your key responsibilities** - Deliver our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair. - Learn and support our daily routine to ensure smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes. - Learn to plan innovative, challenging learning experiences to support child development. - Learn how to carry out high-quality observations, assessments, and planning for key children. - Learn how to build strong, trusting relationships with parents. - Learn how to support mealtime supervision in line with N’s safety policies. - Make sure every area is kept clean and tidy throughout the day. - Commit to your apprenticeship path and gain your Early Years qualification. **Our Apprentice Educators should have...** - You don’t need previous experience in a similar role, just a genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children! - A positive, glass-half-full outlook. - Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude! - A love for customer service. - High energy for every task you take on. - A commitment to continue your learning and personal development. **The N Advantage Package** - **Competitive salary** – £19,656 - £20,717 per annum - **Performance bonus** – Up to £750 annually. - **Flexible working** – Choose 4-5 days a week for a work-life balance that suits you. - **Industry-leading holiday allowance** – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure. - **Development fund** – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more). - **No uniforms** – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom! - **Family-friendly** – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years. - **Childcare** – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually. **And that’s not all!** - **Loyalty rewards** – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off! - **Referral scheme** – Earn up to £1000 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. - And much, much more! **Why N Whetstone?** Join our amazing team at this bright 110-place nursery in the heart of Whetstone, North London. Getting here is a breeze! Just a short walk from Totteridge & Whetstone Underground, with local buses 34, 125, 251, and 688 stopping right nearby. **Why N Family Club?** At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first. **Join us today** to spark big ideas in young minds and **shape a career you’ll love!**