Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for staff

KP Academy training

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Supportive central team

80% childcare discount

Job summary

Kids Planet Canal House is hiring a Qualified Early Years Educator on a 34-hour-per-week, part-time basis. You will provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, supporting and inspiring young learners in a forest school setting.

The role requires safeguarding, teamwork, and building strong relationships with families. We offer KP Academy training, family-friendly benefits, and clear opportunities for growth within our award-winning nursery group.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge and commitments to child safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a caring, playful learning environment.
• Build warm relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 UK EY qualification

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

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 Canal House as an Early Years Educator! This is a part-time role based on 34 hours per week.

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 Canal House?

• A forest school setting with a vast outdoor play area
• Pet Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and 3 Turtles
• 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.

What an Early Years Educator needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you?

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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children.

Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships