Early Years Educator - Clerkenwell

Kido; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in London seeks a Level 3 Early Years Educator to deliver quality care and education. Offering up to £28,750 for full-time work, the role includes numerous benefits such as free childcare, annual leave, and career progression opportunities. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and the right to work in the UK. Join a vibrant culture focused on children's welfare and development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% free childcare

Referral bonus up to £1000

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Access to healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 childcare qualification.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Kido's values.
• Provide high-quality care and education to children.
• Ensure compliance with Safer Recruitment practices.

Skills

Childcare qualification (Level 2 minimum)

Experience in nursery or educational setting

Alignment with core values (Listen, Learn, Lead)

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings.

We’re looking for a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team at Kido Clerkenwell, Clements Hall, 141 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V

What we offer

The Level 3 Early Years Educator role offers a salary of up to £28,750 for full time, 40 hours per week. If you’re looking for part time hours, let us know and we will explore how we can accommodate you.

By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces, T&C's apply)
• Up to £1000 referral bonus
• Free Staff Lunch
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• 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 a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

What we’re looking for

• For the Level 3 Early Years Educator role you’ll hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum. To find out what quals count visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
• You will likely have some experience in a similar role within a nursery or other childcare or educational setting
• You must hold the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do. As a Qualified 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.

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.