Fennies Day Nurseries • 373-377 Clapham Rd, London SW9 9BT
About this role
Early Years Educator (Qualified)
Location
Clapham
Salary
up to £31,000
Bonus
Potential to earn a further £1,400
4-day or 5-day working week available
Help shape the early experiences that inspire a lifetime of learning.
At Fennies, our educators create environments where children feel safe, curious and excited to explore the world around them. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that invests in your development, wellbeing, and career, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join Fennies?
We believe great educators deserve exceptional support, development and recognition.
Competitive salary and bonus
Up to £31,000 annual salary
Performance-related bonuses of up to £1,400
£500 referral bonus
Childcare discount
Work-life balance
Choice of a 4-day or 5-day working week
20 days annual leave increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
Wellbeing benefits
BUPA Wellbeing Support
Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
A community of committed, high-achieving educators
Professional development programmes, training and progression
About the Role
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll play a key role in creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where children can thrive.
You will
Support children’s learning and development through engaging experiences and learning moments
Deliver high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and the Fennies curriculum
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families
Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and supportive team culture
Observe, assess and support each child’s individual learning journey
Maintain high standards of safeguarding and health and safety at all times.
What we’re looking for
You’re an enthusiastic and caring educator who is passionate about giving children the best possible start in life.
You will have
Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) – or equivalent
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A warm, positive approach to building relationships with children and families
Most importantly, you will bring energy, creativity and a genuine passion for early years education.
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
If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.
Take your next steps with Fennies
Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:
Phone
0208 770 322
By email
recruitment@fennies.com
Or by making an application
https://fennies.com/contact-us
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.