Early Years Educator (Unqualified) - Richmond

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We support our team members with great benefits, career opportunities and a positive working environment. As an Early Years Educator, you’ll create a happy and safe environment for the children in your care. 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. You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. 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. You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Genuine passion for working with children
Willingness to learn
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

Nice To Haves

Previous nursery experience
Experience in care roles and enjoy working with people
Worked as a teaching assistant, nanny or babysitter

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus
Up to £27,262 annual salary
Performance-related bonuses up to £1,000
$500 referral bonus
Childcare discount
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
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
Full training
Opportunities to gain early years qualifications while working
Personalised development plans, mentoring and support