Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Pension and holiday allowance

Supportive central team

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited Burgess Hill is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team and help children thrive. You will deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS, building strong relationships with children and their families.

We offer accredited training through KP Academy, free meals, enhanced leave, wellbeing rewards and a supportive central team. A Level 2 UK-recognised early years qualification and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 UK-recognised early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and education in accordance with EYFS.
• Support and work with the team to create a caring, playful environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through clear communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 UK Early Years qualification

Job description

Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

A strong understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Burgess Hill as an Early Years Educator!

We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Burgess Hill?

Just a two-minute drive from Burgess Hill Town Centre

We have ample parking on-site

The nursery is fully air conditioned

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Educators:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome 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 an Early Years Educator:

• By offering exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, supporting and meeting the unique needs of each child in your care.
• Through working supportively and collaboratively with your team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication.

What an Early Years Educator needs