Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Montessori nursery in Sandbach is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator. Your role will involve providing exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS, collaborating with your team, and building trusting relationships with families. Candidates must have a Level 2 qualification in early years and strong safeguarding knowledge. This position offers a friendly working environment, competitive salary, and various perks such as enhanced maternity leave and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday off

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional care and education according to EYFS.
• Work collaboratively to create a caring environment.
• Build warm relationships with families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Overview

Join Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori 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 Sandbach Montessori?

• Dedicated Montessori setting
• Committed to eco-friendly values
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October – 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 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori!

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. 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.