Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago

Beckenham UK, South East London, United Kingdom Fennies Nurseries Full time

Position: Early Years Educator (Level 2/3)

Salary: Up to £30,000

Location: 1 Mosaic Way, Beckenham, Kent, England, BR3 3SW

Hours: 41.25.

Reports to: Room Leader/Nursery Manager


Working at Fennies is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it

If you’re an inspirational educator with a passion for providing ‘the right start for under 5s,’ then you belong at Fennies. We’ve been excelling in early years since 1992, and we’re opening new nurseries every year. We don’t acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you’ll be supported by our tailored induction, and you’ll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Learning and Development team.

Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.

Your Journey

As an Early Years Educator (Level 2/3) at Fennies, you'll build strong bonds with children and families, assist with daily routines, and use your knowledge of child development to assess progress. Supporting the Room Leader, you'll model best practices, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with parents. You'll engage respectfully with children, plan challenging activities, and document observations using Famly. Health and safety are paramount; you'll ensure cleanliness, adhere to dietary requirements, keep attendance records, and administer medication and First Aid as needed. You'll complete mandatory training, attend staff meetings, and need to engage in professional development opportunities to ensure high-quality practice. Join Fennies and be supported in becoming your best self.

You’re the best at …

  • Building caring relationships with children, families and your team
  • Creating a fun and engaging learning environment by showing initiative and imagination that inspires those around you
  • Succeeding as a team and with children and parents by effectively communicating and giving feedback
  • Communicating and giving feedback to parents during handovers and through documented development reports
  • Supporting your team members and being a positive role model, who looks to develop and suggest positive changes

You will need…

  • A sound knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters, child development and the EYFS curriculum
  • The ability to create experiences, that engage children, motivate them and allow them to think critically
  • A level 2/level 3 qualification in Childcare
  • Have a minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
  • To create strong bonds for each child within your room leading an effective key person system, safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality

We are the best at …

  • Creating the perfect welcome with our in-person bespoke induction, allowing you to feel supported from day one of your career at Fennies
  • Building those connections between you and our support functions, to ensure you feel part of our wider family and can focus on making an impact for each and every child
  • Providing stunning facilities to create an engaging and stimulating environment for children to learn and for your teams to inspire young learners
  • Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together as part of the Fennies family
  • Communicating updates and initiatives in regular meetings to give and receive your nurseries feedback
  • Prioritising your well-being by offering monthly events that help you progress in your life outside of Fennies.
  • Staying up to date on industry news and methods and supporting your implementation of updates in the nursery.

We want to offer you:

  • The chance to join the place where you belong; coming together regularly with developmental opportunities that start from your first induction
  • Opportunities to develop in your career, with targeted talent mapping and approachable line managers as well as bespoke guidance from our educational experts and specialists
  • It’s important for us to support your requirements with competitive salaries that match or outshine our competitors and a comprehensive pension scheme
  • Enjoy comprehensive care and support with our new Bupa Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, direct access to nurses, and online guidance for you and your household, alongside team incentives and up to 33 days annual leave.
  • Events to come together and celebrate; from summer BBQs in the sunshine to a Christmas party to remember
  • The Fennies Fresh Café; giving you a great range of choices to replace your daily lunchbox
  • A referral bonus of £500 for every qualified friend or family member who join the Fennies family

At Fennies we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company with a variety of perspectives and ideas, fostering innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us and be part of a team that embraces diversity and works towards a more inclusive future.

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‘Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required’

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