Level 2 Early Years Educator Windsor

Kido; Windsor; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Level 2 Early Years Educator to join our team at Kido location: Kido Nursery & Preschool Windsor, Kingdom Hall, Grove Rd, Windsor SL4 1JE.

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

What we offer

The Level 2 Early Years Educator role offers a salary of up to £25,000 for full time, 40 hours per week. If you’re looking for part time hours, let us know and we will see how we can accommodate you. By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

What the Level 2 Early Years Educator role entails

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do. As a Qualified Early Years Educator you’ll be more than just an Educator; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child. You’ll collaborate with your team to plan, organise and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible.

You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and with great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery. You’ll take ownership for observing and assessing your key children, and you’ll work with the child, colleagues and parents to set individualised goals.

What we’re looking for

• For the Level 2 Early Years Educator role you’ll hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum.
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead.
• You will likely have some experience in a similar role within a nursery or other childcare or educational setting.
• You must hold the right to work in the UK.
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]