Early Years Educator (Qualified)

 Early Years Educator (Qualified) 

• 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 inspire