Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover in Blackheath

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, fostering creativity, embracing a curriculum-led approach, and preparing children for the modern world. We’re making this dream a reality and invite you to be part of it.

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 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

Our Early Years Educators should have:

• 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

The N Advantage:

• Competitive salary – £14,404 - £15,873, 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

Why N Blackheath?

Our 131-place N Blackheath nursery is a warm, inviting space in the heart of this historic South East London village. Getting here is easy: a 3-minute walk from Blackheath station, with great transport links and local parking options for our team. Please note the hours for this role are 11am - 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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.