Early Years Educator

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

Job summary

A family-run childcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking an Early Years Educator to join the team. In this role, you will provide exceptional care and education to children, collaborating with colleagues to create a nurturing environment. Candidates must have at least a Level 2 qualification in a recognized early years field and a strong understanding of the EYFS. This position offers training, competitive salary, and family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and fun events

Long service awards

Take the day off on your birthday

Competitive salary and pension

Support from central team

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 in accordance with EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a caring environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualification in a 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.

Role

Join Kids Planet Wilton Castle 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 Wilton Castle?

• 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.

How to apply

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

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.