Development Early Years Educator

• 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.

• 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

• 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  

• 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.  

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