Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Tameside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Tameside is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator on a fixed term contract. In this role, you will provide exceptional care and education, fostering a supportive environment for children. You’ll need at least a Level 2 qualification in early years and a strong understanding of EYFS. The position offers various benefits, including competitive salary and training opportunities. Join us in shaping futures and making a difference every day!

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Birthday off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with team to create a caring environment.
• Build trusting relationships with families through communication.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Ability to build relationships with families

Education

Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

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

Kids Planet Stalybridge

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:

• 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 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. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. 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.