Early Years Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals (breakfast/lunch)

KP Academy accredited training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Halesowen is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team for a January 2027 start. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, within a friendly, well-supported setting.

You will work alongside an established team, with ongoing training through KP Academy and opportunities for professional development, enhanced leave, and staff wellbeing initiatives. This is a great place to grow within a respected nursery network.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least Level 2 UK-recognised early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Collaborate with the team to create a caring, playful learning environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

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 Halesowen as an Early Years Educator! This role has a January 2027 start date.

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 Halesowen?

• Well respected nursery
• Friendly established team
• Ongoing development and training
• 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.