Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Eccles; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and snacks

Training through KP Academy

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing rewards

Birthday day off

Pension and holiday allowance

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries is hiring an Early Years Educator to join the Eccles team. You will provide high‑quality early years care and education, following EYFS guidelines and safeguarding protocols, while engaging with families to support each child’s development.

The role is on-site in Manchester area with a competitive salary from £27,509 per year, engaging training through KP Academy, and great staff benefits. Applicants should be qualified and passionate about early years education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator

Company: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Salary: from £27,509 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Manchester, M30 9AY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Sept 2026

Closing date: 3 Oct 2026

Summary

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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 Eccles 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 Eccles?

• Close to the town centre with good transport links
• Dedicated, long-standing team
• 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
• 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:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

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. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. 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.