Development Early Years Educator

Job 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! Our **Nursery Development Team**, launched January 2026, exists to unlock the full potential of nurseries across N Family Club. This dynamic team partners with nurseries that need targeted support, bringing energy, hands-on guidance, and expert coaching to raise quality, strengthen leadership, and build confident, capable teams. Whether you’re a Development Nursery Manager, Deputy, Room Manager, or Educator, your purpose is the same: to help every nursery be the best it can be. Through mentoring, modelling best practice, and providing practical support, the **team drives improvement**, **nurtures excellence**, and ensures children and families consistently experience the **highest standards of care and education**. **What you’ll be doing…** - Deliver and model N Family Club’s ‘learning through play’ educational ethos and N Curriculum, supporting colleagues to understand and implement it consistently. - Implement the pattern of the day and routines thoughtfully, guiding teams to maintain structure while promoting flexibility for children’s needs. - Plan and deliver innovative learning experiences that challenge children’s development and demonstrate best practice to team members. - Lead high-quality observations, assessments, and planning, coaching others to use these tools effectively to track progress and inform practice. - Ensure key transitions in the room (sleep times, mealtimes, outings) occur smoothly and support team members in managing these successfully. - Supervise mealtimes and adhere to all N mealtime policies, supporting teams to maintain safety and hygiene standards. - Follow all policies and procedures and support colleagues in understanding and embedding them in daily practice. - Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, modelling excellent communication and family engagement. - Promote and role-model safeguarding and child welfare procedures, supporting the team to maintain vigilance and confidence in practice. - Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, and lead by example in everyday tasks. - Conduct daily Health & Safety checks, following up on concerns and coaching teams to uphold safety standards. - Drive the embedding of policies, procedures, and best practices within the team, encouraging consistency and accountability. - Commit to reflective practice, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting others to do the same. - Lead by example in implementing behavioural safety within the nursery and reinforcing positive practices. **Our Development Early Years Educators should have...** - Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a room manager, nursery practitioner, nursery nurse or early years educator) - 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** – £29,765 - £31,782, based on experience and dedication *(plus travel expenses)* - **Up to 10% of your annual salary 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. **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.**