Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy sn

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and staff events

Birthday day off

Pension plan and enhanced holiday

Friendly central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited in Whetstone is seeking a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team. We have two part-time roles: one 30 hours per week (12pm-6pm, Mon-Fri) and another 28.5 hours per week (7:30am-6pm, Mon-Wed). You will deliver high-quality care in line with the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

Join a family-run business that values care, curiosity, and a love for early years, with great benefits and ongoing training through KP Academy.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and individual needs.
• Collaborate with the team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• Build warm relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years 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 Whetstone as an Early Years Educator! We have one part-time role based on 30 hours per week, working 12pm-6pm Monday to Friday, and another part-time role based on 28.5 hours per week, working 7:30am-6pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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 Whetstone?

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 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.