Early Years Educator

Early Years Educator

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cobham, Surrey

Reporting To: Evelyn Herrera

Compensation: £28,496 - £30,826 / year

As an Early Years Educator you’ll be the heartbeat of your playroom – nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child in your care. In our fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment you’ll bring the N Curriculum to life through play, learning and meaningful connections. It’s a chance to shape young minds while developing your own career through industry‑leading training, coaching and resources.

• Inspire learning through our play‑based N Curriculum
• Support smooth daily routines – from mealtimes to naptimes
• Create and implement development‑focused activity plans
• Carry out observations, assessments and planning for your key children
  Build strong, trusted relationships with children and families
• Ensure your classroom is a safe, clean, and engaging environment at all times
• Embed all policies and procedures into your daily practice
• Be a positive role model – collaborate, motivate, and share your ideas

• Experience working with children in an early years environment
• 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 – £28,496 - £30,826, based on experience and dedication
• Up to £750 annual 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