Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kibworth

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Well-being goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Day off on your birthday

Competitive salary and pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. seeks a Qualified Early Years Educator for its Kibworth location. This role involves providing exceptional care aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), collaborating with a supportive team, and fostering strong relationships with families. Applicants must have a Level 2 qualification in early years and a thorough understanding of child safeguarding. The position offers a competitive salary, enhanced holiday allowance, and benefits including free meals and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Extensive knowledge of child safeguarding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education in accordance with EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with your team in a caring, playful environment.
• Build warm relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 recognized early years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kibworth

Job Description

Posted Thursday 7 May 2026 at 00:00

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 that does things with heart and is 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 Kibworth Formerly known as Hunny Bee as an Early Years Educator!

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 Kibworth?

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 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 KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Well‑being 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 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

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.