Apprentice Educator

N Family Club is hiring for an Apprentice Educator to join its team in Surrey, CA. The role is full-time and onsite, with a hands-on path that blends practical childcare experience with formal study toward an Early Years qualification. The employer positions itself as a forward-thinking leader in early-years education, offering a clear route from apprenticeship to a qualified educator role. This opportunity is well suited to someone who loves working with children, enjoys a busy, collaborative environment, and wants a fast track into the early years sector.

As an Apprentice Educator, you’ll work toward an Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) while gaining real-life classroom experience. You’ll rotate through the nursery rooms, delivering the organisation’s learning-through-play approach and supporting children as they explore, learn and grow. The arrangement combines on-the-job training with structured development, so you’ll see your progress as you move toward becoming a fully qualified educator.

A day-to-day rhythm in the nursery

On a typical day you’ll support the team by implementing the N Curriculum with warmth and imagination, ensuring the day flows smoothly from meals to nap times and play opportunities. You’ll help plan and run engaging activities that stretch young minds and track progress through thoughtful observations and planning for key children. Building solid relationships with families is a core part of the role, as is helping to supervise mealtimes in line with safety policies and keeping every area clean and orderly so children can explore safely. Throughout your apprenticeship you’ll be embracing the chance to develop your skills and work toward your Early Years qualification.

What you’ll need to bring to the classroom

• A genuine passion for education and a belief in making a difference in children’s lives, with no prior experience required
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook that shows up in your day-to-day interactions
• Strong drive and motivation, paired with a practical, “make it happen” attitude
• A friendly approach and enjoyment of helping families, including a service-oriented mindset
• High energy and reliability across the tasks you take on
• A commitment to ongoing learning and personal development

Nice-to-haves

There are no additional prerequisites listed beyond the items above; a willingness to learn and grow in the apprenticeship path is what the team is looking for.

Pay, perks and practical details

The role comes with a salary of £19,656 to £20,717 per year, plus a performance bonus of up to £750 annually. You’ll have the option to shape your schedule with four to five days a week, giving you a work-life balance that fits you. The benefits package includes a generous holiday allowance, up to 35 days, with a personal Me day and Christmas closure, along with a £100 annual learning fund and paid N Academy training (including Level 3, EY degrees, Forest School and more). There’s no uniform requirement, but a £100 clothing allowance supports personal style. The package also features a 40% childcare discount, six emergency days each year, and travel support such as season-ticket loans and a cycle-to-work scheme. The employer highlights loyalty rewards (five-year and ten-year bonuses with big experiences and extra time off), a referral scheme (up to £1,000 per successful hire), and various discounts across groceries, shopping and fitness, plus social and wellbeing perks like gym discounts and online fitness. There’s a clear emphasis on family-friendly benefits, including enhanced parental, fostering and neonatal leave after two years of service.

The position is described as onsite and full-time, with the role based in Surrey, CA. It’s positioned as part of a nursery network that emphasises career progression and competitive pay alongside a strong benefits suite.

Tips to help you stand out for this apprentice path

Lead your resume with a concise opening that signals your passion for education and your clear plan to pursue the Early Years Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. If you’ve volunteered or worked with children in any setting, highlight what you learned about supporting play-based learning and building routines, these are central to the role.

In your application, illustrate the must-have traits with concrete examples. Describe a time you stayed positive in a challenging situation, or how you took initiative to complete a task without being asked. If you’ve delivered customer service or supported families in any capacity, share specifics about how you listened, helped resolve a concern, or improved the experience for a child or parent.

Prepare for interviews by thinking through how you’d contribute to daily routines, safety practices, and observations that inform planning. You may be asked about how you’d respond to a tricky transition or how you’d observe and record development to support planning for individual children. Consider real-world examples that demonstrate your energy, reliability and commitment to learning.

When you ask questions, focus on progression and support. Ask what the apprenticeship pathway looks like, how the rotation across rooms is structured, and what training and mentoring you’ll receive to reach Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications.

How to apply

Ready to start? Click the Apply button to begin a quick one-minute application. If you want to learn more about N Family Club’s benefits and work culture before applying, you can visit the Careers page or check their Glassdoor profile for additional context. Careers