Why join Fennies?
Webelieve great leaders deserve the right support,developmentand recognition.
Competitive salary and bonus
* Up to £33,000 annual salary
* Up to £1,500 performance-related bonus
* Mentoring and support
* Talent mapping to support yourprogression
Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits
* 20 daysannualleave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
* Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
A community of committed, high-achieving educators
* Regular leadership forums and networking
* Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
* Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As a Room Leader, you’ll lead your room to deliver exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children and your team.
You will:
* Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring high-quality care and education
* Inspire and support your team to deliver outstanding early years practice
* Plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters
* Build strong partnerships with families andmaintainopen communication
* Act as a role model for best practice, supporting team development through guidance and feedback
* Maintainhigh standardsof safeguarding,health and safetyand compliance
* Monitor children’s progress and support their individual learning journeys
This role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’searly experiences.
What we’re looking for
You’re a confident and caring early years professional who enjoys leading others and creating an inspiring learning environment.
You will have:
* Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
* Experienceof working in anearlyyearssetting, ideallyas aroom leader role
* A track recordof deliveringhigh standardsof care and education
* Experienceof strong practice as a Key Personand in implementing safeguarding,healthand safety, first aid and critical care policies.
* Strongorganisational, communication andteamworkskills
* GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent
Most importantly, you will bring energy,empathyand ambition to create aroomwhere children and educators thrive.
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 withus today for a chat.
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.
We only offer 4 or 5 day working patterns. A minimum of 37 hours per week is required and you must be able to work both 7.45am-5pm and 8.45am-6pm.
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