Early Years Educator
Department: Nursery Education
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Reporting To: Lauren Savage
Compensation: £27,227 - £30,826 / year
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
Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary - £27,227 - £30,826, 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.
Start date: 24th November 2026. If you wish to start sooner, we can accommodate this within one of our local nurseries nearby until N St Albans opens.
