Early Years Educator (Unqualified) - Addiscombe

Early Years Educator (Unqualified) - Addiscombe

92 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PP

Early Years Educator (Unqualified)

• 92 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PP
• Salary: Up to £27,262 per year
• Bonus: Potential to earn an additional £1,000 in bonus
• 4-day or 5-day working week available

Start a rewarding career helping young children learn, grow and explore the world.

At Fennies, we believe great childcare starts with great people. You don't need previous nursery 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?

We support our team members with great benefits, career opportunities and a positive working environment.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £27,262 annual salary
• Performance related bonuses up to £1,000

Work life balance

• Choice of a 4 day or 5 day working week
• 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
• Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
• Full training
• Opportunities to gain early years qualifications while working
• Personalised development plans, mentoring and 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 children during play, learning activities and daily routines
• Help create experiences that encourage curiosity and development
• Work closely with your team to keep the nursery safe, organised and welcoming
• Build warm relationships with children and their families
• Support children's confidence, independence and 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.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, patient and 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 pathway go on to train and achieve their Level 2/3 qualification and progress to roles within Fennies, so this is a great first step in your childcare career.

Our Fennies DNA

• 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

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.