Early Years Educator (Unqualified)
Eltham
Salary:Up to£27,262per year
Bonus: Potential to earn a further£1,000 in bonus
4-day or 5-day working week available
Start a rewarding career helping young children learn,growand explore the world.
At Fennies,we believe great childcare starts with great people. Youdon'tneedpreviousnursery experience to join us – just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
As an Early Years Educator, you'll support our experienced team in creating safe, nurturing and fun environments where children can thrive every day.
Why join Fennies?
Wesupport our team members with great benefits, careeropportunitiesand a positive working environment.
Competitive salary and bonus
Up to £27,262annual salary
Performance-related bonuses up to £1,000
£500 referral bonus
Childcare discount
Work-life balance
Choice of a 4-day or 5-day working week
20 daysannual leaveincreasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
Wellbeing benefits
BUPA Wellbeing Support
Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
Career development
Full training
Opportunities to gain early years qualifications while working
Personalised development plans,mentoringand support
About the Role
As an Early Years Educator, you'll create a happy and safe environment for the children in your care.
You will:
Support childrenduring play, learning activities and daily routines
Help create experiences that encourage curiosity and development




Work closely with your team to keep the nursery safe,organisedand welcoming
Build warm relationships with children and their families
Support children's confidence,independenceand wellbeing
Every day is different– you might be helping with creative activities, outdoor play, or supporting learning moments that develop new skills for the children in your care.
Whatwe'relooking for
Youdon'tneedpreviousnursery experience –we'llprovide the training you need.
We'relooking for someone who is:
Friendly,patientand caring
Interested in working with children
A positive team player who enjoys working with others
Reliable and motivated to learn new skills
Many of our Early Years educators who join us on the Unqualified pathwaygo on to train and achieve their Level2/3 Qualificationand progress to roles within Fennies, so this is a great first step in your childcare career.
This role could be a excellent fit if you:
Enjoy spending time with children and helping them learn and grow
Are you looking to start a meaningful career
Have experience incare roles and enjoy working with people
Have worked as a teaching assistant,nannyor babysitter
Looking for a career change into childcare/education
Want a role where every day is active,rewardingand different




Want to join a company that iscommitted to building exceptional places to work.
Youdon'tneedpreviousnursery experience –we'llprovide the training and support you need to succeed.
Become part of the Fennies DNA
We're family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We're investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:
Be Yourself
Come Together
Be All In
Go Further
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
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