Job Description

Early Years Teacher

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Maida Vale, London

Reporting To: Leandra McKenzie

Compensation: £31,346 - £33,717 / year

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. 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!
As an Early Years Teacher at N Family Club, you’ll be at the heart of shaping our early years education. You’ll be our dedicated ‘Early Years Rethinker’, using the latest research and innovative practice to improve our care for every child. As a mentor and role model, you’ll inspire your colleagues to deliver exceptional care and education. With your dedication to exceptional teaching, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair, planning exciting experiences that challenge and inspire every child.
• Be a leader in education, demonstrating high-quality teaching through N-inspired strategies.
• Work with managers to develop nursery education and deliver actions from the Self-Evaluation form.
• Plan and deliver high-quality observations, assessments, and support for all children, including specialist support plans with the SENCO.
• Follow our daily routine and ensure smooth transitions from mealtimes to naptimes to playtimes.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and keep them involved in their children’s learning.
• Embed and role-model all policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behavioural safety.
• Stay up to date with Early Years research, bringing fresh ideas to improve children’s learning.
• Support nursery life with flexibility and positivity to keep everything running smoothly.

Our Early Years Teachers should have...

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (ideally as a nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, apprentice, or early years educator).
• Full and relevant Early Years teacher qualification (EYT or QTS).
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant.
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly.
• A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A solutions-driven approach to problems.
• A love for customer service.

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary – £31,346 - £33,717 per annum
• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week for a work-life balance that suits you.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that’s not all!

• 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 £1000 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.
• And much, much more!

Why N Maida Vale? Join our fantastic team at this 90-place nursery in the heart of Maida Vale, North West London.

Getting here is a breeze! With buses 18, 28, and 228 stopping nearby, and Queens Park and Westbourne Park stations just a short walk away.

Why N Family Club? At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first. Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What's next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!

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