Early Years Teacher

• Lead our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair, planning exciting experiences that challenge and inspire every child.
• Be a leader in education, demonstrating high-quality teaching through N-inspired strategies. 
• Work with managers to develop nursery education and deliver actions from the Self-Evaluation form.
• Plan and deliver high-quality observations, assessments, and support for all children, including specialist support plans with the SENCO.
• Follow our daily routine and ensure smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and keep them involved in their children’s learning.
• Embed and role-model all policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behavioural safety.
• Stay up to date with Early Years research, bringing fresh ideas to improve children’s learning.
• Support nursery life with flexibility and positivity to keep everything running smoothly.

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, apprentice, or early years educator).
• Full and relevant Early Years teacher qualification (EYT or QTS).
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant.
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly.
• 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 solutions-driven approach to problems.
• A love for customer service.

• Competitive salary – £31,346 - £33,717 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.

• 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!

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