Senior Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run childcare business in Ontario is seeking a Senior Early Years Educator. In this role, you will foster children's learning and development through quality care and engaging activities. Applicants must hold a Level 2 qualification in early years and have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices. This position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and rewards

Take your birthday off

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Team management

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

Job description

Overview

What if your next job meant more than just work, shaping futures every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business dedicated to giving every child the best possible start. Our settings are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Shrewsbury as a Senior Early Years Educator. We’re looking for a Senior Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Shrewsbury?

• Lovely large staff room
• Purpose built site
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Senior Early Years Educators

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
• Accredited training through our KP Academy and bespoke training platform
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help

How you’ll make a difference as a Senior Early Years Educator

• By working closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, ensuring all activities align with the EYFS framework.
• Through assisting teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities that promote children’s learning, curiosity, and development.
• By building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive.

What a Senior Early Years Educator needs

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification
• Excellent understanding of EYFS
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children

Additional information

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish. Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.