Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kettering

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and family-run nursery group as an Early Years Educator in Kettering! This role offers a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape young minds. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values professional development and encourages growth. Enjoy perks like free meals, enhanced leave, and a day off for your birthday. With a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. If you're ready to inspire and nurture, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free breakfast and lunches

Accredited training

Enhanced leave policies

Regular staff rewards

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Must be Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development through play and learning.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kettering

London Rd, Kettering NN15 7PH, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 24 February 2025 at 01:00

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

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Kettering. Please note that this role is fixed-term.

Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Kettering?

1. Short walk from town and the train station.
2. Supportive management team.
3. Highly qualified and established staff team.
4. Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
5. Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What’s in it for you?

1. Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
2. Accredited training with the KP Academy.
3. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility and Adoption leave.
4. Regular staff rewards.
5. Long service awards.
6. Dedicated wellbeing package.
7. Highly discounted childcare.
8. A day off for your birthday.

Responsibilities of an Early Years Educator

1. Pension plan.
2. Annual leave including bank holidays.
3. Monday to Friday.

What an Early Years Educator needs:

1. Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
2. Excellent understanding of EYFS.
3. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

We ensure that our pay rates remain competitive and will apply as follows:

1. Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 – £26,007 per annum.
2. Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 3 - £26,424 per annum.

Please note that advertised salaries are based on a standard 40-hour work week. If you're contracted to fewer weekly hours, your salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Kettering!

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.