Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast / meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Salary and pension

Supportive central team

Job summary

Kids Planet Southfield is hiring a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our warm, family-friendly nursery. You will deliver care and learning in line with EYFS, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

We offer training through KP Academy, flexible development, a supportive team, and added benefits like meals, enhanced leave, and well-being initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early years education and care in line with EYFS.
• Collaborate with team to create a caring, playful environment.
• Build warm relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)

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 Southfield 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 Southfield?

• Passionate team who are supportive of training and development
• Small nursery with a family feel
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 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.