Apprentice Educator

Job Overview

We’re the UK’s most innovative early‑years education provider, and as an Apprentice Educator at N Family Club you will gain hands‑on experience while working towards an Early Years apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3). You will rotate through our nursery rooms, providing safe, inspirational care to every child, and upon completion, transition into a qualified educator role with us.

Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire
Compensation: £19,656 – £20,717 per year

• Deliver our ‘learning through play’ ethos and the N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Support daily routines to ensure smooth transitions between mealtimes, naptimes and playtimes.
• Plan innovative and challenging learning experiences to support child development.
• Carry out high‑quality observations, assessments and planning for key children.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Support mealtime supervision in line with N’s safety policies.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy throughout the day.
• Commit to your apprenticeship path and achieve your Early Years qualification.

• Passionate about education and changing the lives of children.
• Positive, “glass‑half‑full” outlook.
• High drive and motivation with a “make it happen” attitude.
• Love for customer service and high energy for every task.
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

• Competitive salary – £19,656 to £20,717 per annum
• Performance bonus – up to £750 annually.
• Flexible working – choose 4‑5 days a week.
• Industry‑leading holiday allowance – up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund and paid N Academy training.
• No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance.
• 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 £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.

N Family Club is a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early‑years groups. We offer top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, putting our people first.