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About the Role

As an Early Years Advisor, you will play a central role in shaping the quality of education across nurseries. You will translate research and child development theory into confident, high-quality everyday practice, and act as a key link between education leaders and nursery teams. You will use quality data to spot trends, lead quality assurance, and target support for maximum impact.

Responsibilities

Drive excellence in teaching and learning across nurseries, ensuring children experience consistently high-quality education.
Translate educational policy, research, and child development theory into practical, everyday approaches.
Embed the 4D Pedagogy and Curriculum (Dynamic Play, Dialogue-Driven Learning, Deep-Dive Exploration and Daily Real-World Encounters).
Act as the key link between education leaders and nursery teams, ensuring quality priorities are communicated and embedded.
Analyze quality data to identify strengths, spot trends, and target support.
Lead quality assurance activities, including audits, mock inspections, and preparation for regulatory visits.
Coach and develop Nursery Managers, Room Leaders, and practitioners through regular nursery visits, hands-on modelling, and developmental feedback.
Partner with nursery leadership teams to set clear improvement plans and monitor progress.
Champion inclusive practice, ensuring the curriculum meets the needs of children with SEND and EAL.
Design and deliver engaging professional development, including workshops, training sessions, and parent education events.

Requirements

Experienced and inspiring leader who thrives on developing other leaders, driving performance, and creating exceptional environments for children across multiple nurseries.
Early Years qualification at Level 6 or above (e.g., Early Childhood Studies degree, EYTS or QTS).
Significant Early Years leadership experience (e.g., Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, quality or advisory role).
In-depth knowledge of the EYFS, the current Ofsted inspection framework, and safeguarding requirements.
Proven track record of raising the quality of teaching and improving outcomes for children.
Strong understanding of child development theory and the ability to translate it into practical guidance.
Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing practitioners and leaders.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working across multiple stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to analyze quality data and produce clear, actionable reports.
Sound knowledge of inclusive practice for children with SEND and EAL.
Able to travel regularly between nurseries across the region – full UK driving license.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
A leadership, management, or coaching qualification.
Experience supporting nurseries through Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes.
Experience designing and delivering professional development programs and training.
Knowledge of current Ofsted frameworks and wider developments within the early years sector.
For internal candidates, a strong understanding of the Fennies DNA and 4D Pedagogy and Curriculum.
Educational expertise, a passion for developing others, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity.
Online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

Skills

Translating theory into practice
Embedding 4D Pedagogy and Curriculum
Analyzing quality data
Leading quality assurance
Coaching and development
Inclusive practice
Designing and delivering professional development
Communication
Relationship-building
Data analysis
Report production

Location

Regional – Kent area
Regional – Croydon area
Regional – Berks/Bucks area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Significant Early Years leadership experience

Education Level

Early Years qualification at Level 6 or above
EYTS or QTS
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
Equivalent postgraduate qualification

Salary/Compensations

Up to £47,000

Benefits

Annual bonus
Competitive salary and bonus
Comprehensive pension scheme
£500 referral bonus*
Childcare discount and support
Generous childcare discount
Leadership Development and Research time
Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Mentoring and support from senior leadership
25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 30) plus bank holidays
BUPA wellbeing support
Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
A community of committed, high-achieving educators
Regular leadership forums and networking
Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the Company

We invest in our people, creating a culture where everyone has a part to play in delivering excellence every day.
As part of our forward-thinking Education Team, you will have allocated time within your role to contribute to research-informed practice and educational innovation, including research projects through Fennies' partnership with the University of Warwick.
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 into Fennies, into 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.