Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kidderminster

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast/lunch

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary

Pension

Enhanced holiday allowance

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. in Kidderminster is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join the team and help children thrive within the EYFS framework.

We offer a supportive, values‑driven environment with accredited training through KP Academy, a competitive salary, generous leave, wellbeing perks, and a strong focus on safeguarding and inclusion. If you’re Level 3 qualified and passionate about shaping futures, apply today.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Ability to work with families and colleagues to support children's development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children to thrive through play, exploration, and guided learning.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families with open communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kidderminster

Job Description

Posted Monday 27 July 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, we do things with heart and we’re 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 Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster?

• Close to transport links and the town centre
• 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 awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing 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 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Kidderminster.

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.