Nursery Practitioner
£27,355 - £30,264 yearly
- N Family Club
- Hackney Downs, London, UK
- 09 Jan, 2025
Full time
Childcare
Education
Job Description
★ It’s official… We’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work! ★
★ Your Dream Career in 2025 Starts Here: Join N Family Club and enjoy the best salaries, benefits, and career growth opportunities in the industry! ★
If you hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above), don’t miss the chance to join a forward-thinking, dynamic nursery group that’s changing the face of early years education.
Discover the N Advantage — Our competitive salary and benefits package for 2025:
★ Competitive Salary: Earn between £27,355 - £30,264, reflecting your experience and dedication
★ Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to £750 per year
★ Flexible Working: Choose from a 4-day, 36-hour week or a traditional 5-day, 40-hour week—find the work-life balance that works for you
★ Generous Holiday: Enjoy up to 35 days of holiday a year, including a ‘Me’ day of your choice and time off between Christmas and New Year
★ Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch and drinks every day
★ Professional Growth: Access a personal development fund of £100 per year to support your continued education
★ Exclusive N Academy Access: Receive paid time off and funding for qualifications like Level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School, Leadership Training, and more
★ No Uniforms: Enjoy a £100 annual clothing allowance to dress in your own style
★ Family-Friendly Benefits: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay after 2 years of service, fostering leave, neonatal leave, and more
★ Childcare Discount: Get a 40% discount on childcare at our nurseries
★ Emergency Childcare: Access 6 backup childcare days at any of our nurseries when you need it
But that’s not all…
★ 5-Year Bonus: Celebrate your 5th year n.iversary with a round-the-world trip and 2 extra weeks of holiday
★ 10-Year Bonus: After 10 years, enjoy an OUT OF THIS WORLD experience and another 2 weeks of holiday
★ Referral Bonuses: Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club
★ Exclusive Discounts: Get access to discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, and more with the Each Person’s app
★ Travel Support: Season pass loans and cycle-to-work schemes to make commuting easy
Social Fun: Join us for our annual Winter Party, Summer BBQ, and regular team socials
★ Health & Wellbeing: Discounts on gym memberships and digital fitness classes through My Gym Discounts
Why N Family Club?
We’re more than just a nursery group; we’re the UK’s most innovative early years education provider.
Our vision? To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK.
Our purpose? To inspire and develop the next generation to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.
At N Family Club, we dreamed of creating a place where early years education would be reimagined. A place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We're proud to be making that dream a reality, and now, we’re inviting you to be a part of it!
What it means to be an Early Years Educator at N Family Club…
As an Early Years Educator at N Family Club, you will be the catalyst for creativity, curiosity, and growth. You’ll bring our bespoke N curriculum to life, guiding children to dream big, think independently, and explore their world with confidence. With our state-of-the-art resources and training, you’ll be empowered to inspire young minds while developing your own skills along the way.
Welcome to the lively world of N Family Hackney Downs – where every day is an adventure in the heart of North London! Join our fantastic team at our 82-place nursery, a vibrant haven for little explorers in the trendy neighbourhood of Hackney.
Navigating to the heart of excitement is a breeze with our excellent transport links! Buses 276 and 488 make stops right at our doorstep, ensuring a cheerful journey. And for those who enjoy the overground/underground groove, the Rectory Road station is just a short walk away – making your commute as delightful as the experiences that await.
Ready to make 2025 your year?
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Your dream career starts here!
For more information about N Family Club, our team culture, and our world-class benefits, visit our Careers website or check out our Glassdoor page.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos and the N Curriculum;
- You will sensitively implement the pattern of the day routine;
- Plan innovative learning experiences that constantly challenge children's learning and development;
- Engage in high-quality observations, assessments and planning for the children within your care;
- Ensure that key transition periods within the room such as sleep times, mealtimes and outings occur smoothly;
- Meal time supervision and adhering to all of N’s mealtime policies to ensure we are keeping our children safe when served and eating food;
- Adhere to all policies and procedures;
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents;
- Promote and role-model safeguarding procedures and the importance of child welfare
- Ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the day;
- Ensure that daily H&S-related tasks and checks happen promptly & thoroughly with any concerns followed up;
- Ensure all policies, procedures and practices are embedded within the practice;
- Be committed to continual reflective practice;
- Be accountable and implement behavioural safety within the nursery;
- Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: “Statement of Intent"
- Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback and leading on educational excellence
About N Family Club
We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!
Our Commitment To Safeguarding
At N, we have a commitment to safeguarding our children and thoughtfully prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone in our nurseries. As part of our commitment to ensuring a secure environment, we diligently adhere to the guidance provided by regulatory bodies. Our dedication to safer recruitment practices is underscored by our compliance with key legislation designed to protect vulnerable individuals.
By embracing these laws and legislation (DBS Code of Practice; DBS Referral Guidance; Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Regulated Activity), we uphold the highest standards of safety and accountability, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
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In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, N Family Club will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including a Google and Social Media search. Any information found from the online searches, may be discussed at the interview stage.
About N Family Club
At N Family Club, we’re all about supporting dreams of all sizes. We focus on supporting each team member, no matter their level, with individual goal-setting, regular meetings, and performance reviews. It’s all about giving you the chance to hone your skills and grab the qualifications needed to take that next exciting step in your career.
Some of our team members opt for the leadership route, while others find their sweet spot specialising, becoming absolute pros in something that truly lights up their world. The lineup of roles is incredible.
You know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well, in our world, it’s a tight-knit and proud family of experts. Check out the illustration of roles below and dive into where you might fit in. However, this isn’t the whole story – the possibilities are vast, and your journey might just take you from a nursery role to one in our Support Office!
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