Early Years Educator (Unqualified) - x New Bromley

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.

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 and support their development every day.

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

You don't need previous nursery experience - we'll provide the training you need.

• 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

This role could be a great fit if you

• Enjoy spending time with children and helping them learn and grow
• Are looking to start a meaningful career
• Have experience in care roles and enjoy working with people
• Have worked as a teaching assistant, nanny or babysitter
• Looking for a career change into childcare/education
• Want a role where every day is active, rewarding and different
• Want to join a company that is committed to building exceptional places to work

Company culture

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.

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.