Bank Role - Early Years Educator

Maidenhead

Salary: Up to £14 per hour

Flexible hours (zero hours contract)

Work flexibly in a role that fits around you – while making a difference every day.

At Fennies, our Bank Early Years Educators are part of a flexible team who support our nurseries when additional cover is needed.

‘Bank’ means choose when you work – whether you’re looking for a few days a week, occasional shifts or something that fits around studies, family or other commitments.

You’ll support our nurseries to deliver high-quality care and education while gaining valuable experience across the Fennies group.

Why join Fennies?

We believe having flexibility helps support our exceptional team.

Competitive salary and referral scheme

Up to £14 per hour

£500 referral bonus

Work-life balance

Choose shifts that suit your availability

Opportunities for regular or ad hoc work

Wellbeing benefits

BUPA Wellbeing Support

Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

Summer BBQs, Christmas events, and company celebrations

Recognition and reward

About the Role

As a Bank Early Years Educator, you’ll support the nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education whenever additional support is needed.

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

Work flexibly across different settings, rooms, and age ranges

Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and supportive team culture

Follow routines to support smooth day-to-day operations
Maintain high standards of safeguarding and health and safety at all times.

What we’re looking for

You’re a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic early years educator who enjoys variety and working as part of a team.

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 adaptability, enthusiasm, and a passion for supporting children’s development.

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 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

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 is 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:

Phone: 0208 770 3222

By email: recruitment@fennies.com

Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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