Development Early Years Educator

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.