Educator - Lunch Cover

Educator - Lunch Cover

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Reporting To: Beata Johnson

Compensation: £14,404 - £15,611 / 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 and 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 — £28,808 - £31,782, 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
• £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

Join our amazing team at this bright 114-place nursery in Leatherhead, Surrey. Getting here is a breeze! We’re just a short walk from Leatherhead station, with easy access to trains and local buses 408 and 465.