Early Years Educator
Department: Nursery Education
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Reporting To: Beata Johnson
Compensation: £28,808 - £31,782 / year
Responsibilities
- 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 key children, and build strong, trusted relationships with children and families
- Ensure the classroom is a safe, clean, and engaging environment at all times
- Embed all policies and procedures into daily practice
- Be a positive role model - collaborate, motivate, and share 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 willingness to train further; up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
- Genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children
- Team player with a can do attitude and positive mindset
- Confident communicator with love for customer service
Benefits
- Competitive salary - £28,808 to £31,782 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
- £1,000 welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
- 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
