Work for N Family Club

About N Family Club

We’re N Family, and we’re here for dreams of all sizes.

Inspired by futures. And empowered by people who dream big.

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!

Why we’re working with Rest Less

You might think that age would be a barrier to starting a role working with young children, but here at N we know that our diverse team is our greatest strength and that our team’s life experiences enrich learning opportunities, and offer the very best environment for our children.

It’s something we feel really passionate about, which is why, in addition to our existing roles, we recently launched our Over 50s Apprenticeships – to better support career changers and returners into the Early Years sector.

Our full-time and part-time apprenticeships (for educators, chefs and support office roles) mean that you can earn while you learn, and offer a blend of online and on-the-job training so there’s no need to go to college.

For brand-new educators, we will enroll you on to our N Academy Foundations courses, so you can quickly get up to speed with all-things-early-years. For those returning to the sector after a career break, we can support you with refresher courses in First Aid, Safeguarding and IT, and can offer Level 5 and 7 apprenticeships to fast-track you to leadership.

So, If you love children and feel passionate about helping them kick start their learning journey – you will have a place here with us at N Family Club. And as part of a passionate and skilled team, we’ll support you every step of the way – helping you carve out a fantastic career in Early Years, no matter when in life you start.

We’re proud to be partnering with Rest Less and have flexible roles and shift patterns to suit everyone’s needs, whether that be shorter days, mornings only or no two days in a row. So whether you need additional flexibility to spend time with your family, to study, or for any other reason, we want to support it and, in doing so, support your wellbeing.

Whatever part you play – if you work in the kitchen or if you work in rooms – you’ll have the opportunity to make a life-impacting change on every child that we look after.

Why work with N Family Club

Whatever part you play – if you work in the kitchen or if you work in rooms – you’ll have the opportunity to make a life-impacting change on every child that we look after.

Whatever your ambition, we will give you all the help, benefits and rewards you seek to rise through the ranks or be simply brilliant at what you do. The choice of how far you want to go is yours.

At N Family, we pride ourselves on being experts at every level. And whatever level you’re interested in, we’ll support you and guide you to be the very best you can be in your nursery career.

Training and development

Making every career dream a reality

We’ve set our sights on becoming the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK and have the opportunity to impact thousands of children and families. To do that, we’ve developed an approach to training and development that leaves no stone unturned in our pursuit of building the best team.

From your N-duction to continued professional development and from N Academy – our dedicated development hub – to accreditation and external recognition, whatever you want to be the best at, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Find your perfect opportunity at N Family Club

Real-life stories

Changing your career track or transferring to a new company needn’t be daunting. We asked some of our valued team to tell us about their experiences of working at N Family Club. We hope they inspire you too.

Jody, Educator, London Fields

“I am really into creativity and arts. The fact that here is the first nursery that I work with that allowed me to do yoga, staff like that makes you happy”

Gemma, Head of Academy and Education

“Whether you want to fast-track to the highest level, or become the expert in the work you love doing, N will support your dreams with training and development that helps you become the best version of you.”

Yessica, Educator, London Fields

“N Family is helping me to get my qualification. So I can have a very strong, ground knowledge and experience to develop myself and my career.”

Lavinia, Educator, Stoke Newington

“I took my teacher training. It was a challenge, but I was supported every step of the way and encouraged to be my best self.”

Charlotte, Nursery Manager, Tunbridge Wells

“When I first joined N…the warmth of the company shone through and I felt that I belonged immediately. I feel truly supported on all levels…I felt empowered and trusted as soon as I joined the team.”

Denice, Room Manager, London Fields

“Most places don’t accept shift work but it was no problem at all. My role works around my lifestyle.”

Doug, Room Manager, Angel

“Working at N Family Club has already started me on this amazing journey, a journey of self-discovery, with so many opportunities, and support to progress and change my career. I would encourage people to join N Family! There is a feeling of community spirit, there’s always an opportunity to grow, hands-on training by fantastic leaders and just by being yourself, you’ll go far!”

Example roles at N Family Club

Nursery Educators

Inspiring every child to dream big.

The dreams of every child in every Nursery come to life thanks to the passion and imagination of our Nursery Educators.

Our Educators inspire every child to dream big, think creatively, act responsibly and enjoy every moment of their time with us. Nursery Educators have a ‘make it happen’ attitude and a passion for unlocking the potential of every child.

We’re looking for people who can inspire children and their families with ideas that make big dreams a reality. People with a positive outlook, energetic nature and solutions-focused approach. Assistant Educator roles don’t require qualifications or experience. For all other roles, we’re looking for people with experience with children in an educational setting, combined with Level 2/3 or above EY Qualifications.

Nursery Bank

The dream job that works around your life.

If you dream of work that works for your busy life, then Nursery Bank at N Family might just be the perfect fit. This role has been created to support our teams in our nurseries and support you in your life. It’s the perfect blend that works for all.

Nursery Bank is for people who dream of more flexibility in their work to fit around their life.

Our Nurseries are open five days a week and our bank of talented people are ready to support as and when required, on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis. Depending on your time and commitments, you can work from just a few hours a day up to 40hrs a week, one day a week or a few days a month. Whatever works to meet your needs.

Whether you’re a qualified or unqualified Early Years Practitioner, or Chef, if you have a passion for learning and development, Nursery Bank could be the perfect fit. Depending on the role you go for, you could be covering our nursery rooms delivering our ‘learning through play’ educational ethos, or you could be in the kitchen cooking our nutritious meals. All this while promoting child welfare and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

If you have any experience of working with children, that would be brilliant. But most important is your attitude and desire to learn. You’ll be surrounded by experts in all fields, so your opportunity to work with, learn from and maybe develop into a bigger role in nursery education is there for the taking.

Over 50s apprenticeships

Developing skills. Growing careers.

Our Over 50s Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to help people restart their career in the world of education, or to support a return to the Early Years. Offering a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, they can be a really practical way to change or enhance your career, without taking on any debt.

For career changers, our Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeships are delivered in work – and in partnership – with specialists in Apprenticeship training. Apprenticeships are fully funded by N Family Club, leading to an industry recognised qualification and can include the opportunity to upskill your Maths and English qualifications, where necessary. You will be paid a salary and will be fully supported to ensure you develop all the knowledge and skills you need to start your new career in early years.

For career returners, our Level 5 and 7 Apprenticeships offer an opportunity to progress, and undertake training to update your knowledge with sector changes. In addition to an apprenticeship we can also offer internal CPD and Leadership courses within our own N academy training. As we’re growing rapidly, there are lots of chances to progress or specialise, if that’s your aspiration.

In both cases, our blended approach to learning and earning will give you the skills and hands-on training you need to deliver the highest quality of inspirational education and care for every child.

Although working with children can be physically and mentally demanding, that does not mean that is a barrier to having older team members, including apprentices. We are very flexible and offer both full-time and part-time apprenticeship roles, with the minimum hours being sixteen per week. We support our team’s mental and physical wellbeing through our many wellbeing-related benefits, including wellbeing apps, EAP scheme, reasonable adjustments, discretionary and sick leave and health and menopause support.

N Family Club brand values

Our culture keeps us focused on getting things done the N Family way and our values are the glue that binds us together.

We believe…

We believe in the passion of our people to help everyone reach their potential. Our purpose and our values all combine to create the best conditions for everyone to thrive.

Go beyond

We constantly exceed expectations and deliver the wow-factor to our families.

Be outstandingly outstanding

We strive to be the best, holding ourselves and each other to the highest standards.

Play as a team

We create a high performing team culture underpinned by warmth, kindness & belonging, where everyone is welcomed and fully supported.

N Family Club diversity statement

Our culture at N is one of inclusion, and the diversity of our team is something we’re proud of. We are committed to continuously improving our environment of mutual respect, by listening to our teams, staying true to our values, supporting each other’s well-being… and having a lot of fun together!

At N, we play as a team. We are global citizens, inspiring and developing the next generation and we encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work, every day of the week. Our diversity creates an environment to support the best in us. Everyone is welcome, respected and accepted. You don’t have to ‘fit in’, we will take you as you are. Be you. We are N Family.

We are committed to getting it right on equal worth as it is an essential part of a fair and inclusive workplace, and we are confident that men and women are paid equally for doing equivalent jobs across our teams.

If you’d like to read more, you can see our Gender Pay Gap Report here.

International sponsorship

Helping every child to become a global citizen is made better by inviting people from all four corners of the world to work with us. This diversity of culture and background gives every child a different perspective on a changing world. And it gives every new team member the chance to start a new career with our growing business.

We’re proud to be able to sponsor visas for overseas workers. And we make sure our interview and checking process, our commitment to accommodation and our incredibly useful welcome pack, all combine to help people feel at home from day one.