Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Stocks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Stocks is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator to join their team on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, build trusting relationships with families, and work collaboratively with the team. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including professional development opportunities and a childcare discount.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family matters

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Friendly central support team

80% Childcare Discount

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Working collaboratively with the team to create a caring environment.
• Building trusting relationships with families through communication.

Skills

Strong understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualification in a UK-recognised early years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: £25,714 to £25,923 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 25 December 2025
• Location: SK15 2PT
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: Stalybridge - Early Years Educator

Summary

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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 Stalybridge as an Early Years Educator! - This is a fixed‑term contract to cover maternity.

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 Stalybridge?

• Good transport links
• Recently refurbished nursery
• 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

• Providing exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, supporting and meeting the unique needs of each child in your care.
• Working supportively and collaboratively with your team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• 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 Stalybridge.

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. All staff and volunteers are required to complete regular safeguarding training and maintain a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate.