Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run childcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Early Years Educator. This role requires a Level 2 qualification in early years, with a strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding. You will provide exceptional care and education, work collaboratively with your team, and build relationships with families. Attractive perks include free meals, accredited training, and enhanced leave. Apply today to contribute positively to children's development.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and pension plan

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, playful environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 qualification in UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Overview

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 Hanford as an Early Years Educator. We’re 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 Hanford?

• Fully refurbished setting
• The team have flexibility to choose their own training and qualification pathways
• 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 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

Want to join us?

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Hanford.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

Our commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

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.