Early Years Educator

Karts 4 Kids Ltd.; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori invites a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our dedicated Montessori setting. You will deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS, helping children to thrive from their earliest years.

Collaborate with a friendly team, build warm relationships with families through open communication, and take part in our KP Academy training and eco-friendly values. We offer a supportive environment with great benefits and a focus on work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK-recognised Level 3 early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care and education aligned with EYFS.
• Collaborate with team to create a caring, playful environment.
• Build warm relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Must be at least Level 3 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 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
• 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