Early Years Educator

Commercial Services Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Maidstone is seeking a full-time Early Years Educator to support children's development in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include providing quality care and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Applicants should have a level 3 qualification in Early Years and relevant childcare experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum along with 25 days of annual leave and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life assurance cover (4× salary)

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Retail and gym discounts

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development support

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience working with young children and their families.
• Knowledge of EYFS 0-5 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and education aligned with EYFS.
• Develop age-appropriate play and learning opportunities.
• Maintain children's learning records and assessments.

Skills

Childcare experience

Early Years Foundation Stage knowledge

Effective communication with families

First aid and safeguarding training

Education

Level 3 relevant Early Years qualification

Job description

Location : Smarties Nursery, Maidstone

Salary / package : £25,000 per annum

Contract type : Permanent

Hours : Full time, 37 hours per week

This is a full-time role covering the core hours of 08:00am to 18:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.

Join The Education People (TEP) where you’ll make a real difference in children’s early development during their most formative years. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a passionate team that values inclusion, creativity, and high-quality early education.

Who we are

The Education People is a leading provider of specialist services to the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and multi‑academy trusts with expert advice and training. As part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), we operate within the UK’s largest local authority trading company, helping to deliver essential services that make a real difference.

Why this role matters

The Early Years Educator plays a vital role in nurturing young children by creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that supports their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Through strong, supportive relationships with children and families, the role contributes significantly to children’s early education experiences, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well‑being.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide quality care, teaching and learning, to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage to the highest possible standards
• Support children’s learning and development needs by providing stimulating and age‑appropriate play, learning and development opportunities in the setting and outdoors
• Develop effective working relationships with all parents, families and practitioners within the setting and contribute to a culture of self‑evaluation
• Contribute to children’s observations of learning, planning and assessment and maintain children’s’ learning records
• Be fully aware of the relevant nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure they are reflected in practice

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of level 3 relevant Early Years qualification
• Previously attended relevant first aid and safeguarding training
• Proven significant experience of a childcare / early education setting, working with children and their families to enhance learning
• Significant experience in a specific aspect of early years
• Successful implementation of EYFS 0-5 curriculum

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £25,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance cover (4× salary)
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.