Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Blackburn

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family-run nursery as an Early Years Educator in Blackburn. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care and education. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent training opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on personal growth. Your expertise in early years education will help shape the future of children in our care.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Accredited training through the KP Academy

Enhanced leave options for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption

Regular staff rewards and long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Pension plan

Annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in a recognized UK early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspire children and make a difference in their lives.
• Support team members and contribute to a positive environment.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Blackburn

Blackburn BB2 4JJ, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 16 May 2025

Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing high-quality nursery care across the UK.

Our people make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. We encourage our team members to take on new opportunities and challenges and are passionate about supporting their growth.

While our settings are unique, they share the same values and ethos: working together to inspire the world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals ready to get involved and make a difference.

We are currently seeking an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Blackburn.

Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Blackburn?

• A beautiful stone building close to transport links.
• A passionate staff team with excellent knowledge.
• Staff parking available.
• Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
• Winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024.

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks, including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training through the KP Academy.
• Enhanced leave options for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption.
• Regular staff rewards and long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• Highly discounted childcare.
• A day off for your birthday.

Benefits for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Blackburn include:

• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday working week.

Requirements for an Early Years Educator:

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in a recognized UK early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Salary Information:

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2: £25,714 per annum

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 3: £25,923 per annum

Salaries are based on a standard 40-hour work week; adjustments will be made for fewer hours.

Interested in joining our family?

Apply today to become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Blackburn!

Note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding and Equality

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required, and safeguarding training is mandatory. All staff must uphold these standards and complete regular training to ensure safety and compliance.