Early Years Educator (Qualified)

Fennies Day Nurseries; Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Sutton is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and education in a supportive environment. You'll engage with children, mentor team members, and foster strong relationships with families. The ideal candidate has a Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare and a passion for early years education. This role offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a variety of perks including performance bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Annual Christmas Party

Professional development programmes

Childcare discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing the best start in life.
• Knowledge of EYFS and the Birth to 5 Matters framework.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education supporting children's development.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to contribute to a shared vision.
• Mentor others and drive continuous improvement across the setting.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Experience

Experience with Children

Teaching

Special Needs

Education

Level 2 / 3 qualification in Childcare

Minimum grade C / 4 in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / 3)

Location: 91 Worcester Rd Sutton SM2 6QL

Salary: Up to 30000 per annum

Hours: 4-day and 5-day working options

Reports to: Room Leader / Nursery Manager

What Youll Be Doing

• Be All In: You bring strongcommitmentto delivering high-quality care and education supporting childrens development and wellbeing with consistency and professionalism.
• Come Together: You collaborateby building trusted relationships with families colleagues and leadership contributing to a shared vision of excellence.
• Be Yourself: You applyself-awarenessin your daily practice reflecting on your impact embracing growth and recognising the individuality of every child and team member.
• Go Further: You demonstrateambitionby leading practice mentoring others and using your knowledge and initiative to drive continuous improvement across the setting.

Benefits & Perks

• Financial Rewards : Salaries that match or exceed industry standards reviewed annually. Includes performance-related bonuses and a 500 referral bonus.
• Incredible Incentives : Regular events like our annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ plus daily lunches with a variety of options; completely free!
• Career Growth Opportunities : Targeted talent mapping professional development programmes and 1-to-1 coaching to help youGo Furtherin your role.
• Loyalty Rewards : Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment through theFennies Club gift cards and commemorative plaques celebrating your length of service and ourBe All Inspirit.
• Well-being Focus : Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24 / 7 mental health and wellbeing support up to 33 days of annual leave and childcare discounts available depending on your role.

What You Bring

• Passion for Early Years Education : A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing the best start in life.
• Knowledge of EYFS : A solid understanding of child development the Birth to 5 Matters framework and the EYFS curriculum.
• Qualified & Experienced : A Level 2 / 3 qualification in Childcare and a minimum grade C / 4 in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Build Strong Relationships : Form bonds with children and their families ensuring each child feels secure and supported.
• Team Player : Excellent communication skills the ability to give and receive feedback and a positive proactive approach.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fennies we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.

Key Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Algebra
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Special Education
• Adult Education
• Special Needs
• Calculus
• Teaching
• Geometry
• Experience with Children
• Public Speaking

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1