Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Great Heck; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family/maternity/pP

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Job summary

Kids Planet Fieldside is looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team on a fixed-term maternity-cover basis. You will deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, safeguarding children and supporting families.

We offer a warm, supportive environment with ongoing training through KP Academy, a competitive salary, enhanced leave for family-related events, and a friendly central support team always on hand.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 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 Fieldside as an Early Years Educator! This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. 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 Fieldside?

• We have amazing outdoor provisions including woodlands
• Highly qualified and experienced team
• 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.