Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business as an Early Years Educator in Chesterfield. Enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits, and a supportive environment that values your growth. Be part of a team dedicated to inspiring children's lives every day.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Team appreciation events

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage children in a variety of activities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Collaborate with a long-serving staff team.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Chesterfield.

Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Chesterfield?
Newly revamped and age specific garden area.
Located in Chesterfield town centre with proximity to shops and commuter links.
Long serving staff team.
Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

What's in it for you?
Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
Accredited training with the KP Academy.
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.
Regular staff rewards.
Team appreciation events.
Long service awards.
Dedicated wellbeing package.
Highly discounted childcare.
A day off for your birthday.

An Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Chesterfield gets:
Competitive salary.
Pension plan.
Annual leave including bank holidays.
Monday to Friday.

What an 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.

We ensure that our pay rates remain competitive and will apply as follows:

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - GBP25,714.00 per annum

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 3 - GBP25,923 per annum

_Please note that salaries are based on a standard 40-hour work week. If you're contracted to fewer weekly hours, your salary will be adjusted accordingly. _

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Chesterfield!

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!

Please note, if you are successful in this role, background checks including online searches may be completed. This is keeping in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education policies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP25,714.00-GBP25,923.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Chesterfield - EYE