Early Years Educator

Kido; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability)

Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee app

Perkbox discounts and savings

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kido in Chiswick is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our vibrant nursery team. You will play a vital role in embodying our values and enhancing our culture while supporting children's development.

The ideal candidate must possess a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification and demonstrate leadership qualities. Enjoy exciting benefits such as 100% free childcare and annual salary increases. Join us to create a brighter future for our children!

Qualifications

• Essential childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum.
• Level 2 qualifications in English are a must if Level 3 was obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Kido's values.
• Ensure vibrant culture at Kido nursery.
• Support the development of children.

Skills

Childcare qualification Level 2 or Level 3

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido Chiswick Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £29,000 - £31,000 / year

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Educator you’ll be more than just an educator; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

kido Chiswick, Unit A & B, Edmunds House, Colonial Dr, Chiswick, London W4 5HA

This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

What we’re looking for

For the EYE role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum. Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Unlock – phone [phone] text 07824 113848

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.