Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Spondon

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd; Derby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group as an Early Years Educator, where your passion for childcare will shine! This role offers a vibrant work environment where no two days are the same, and you will play a key role in shaping young minds. You'll enjoy competitive pay rates, including enhanced leave options and a dedicated wellbeing package. With a commitment to professional development, you will have access to accredited training and regular staff rewards. If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free breakfast and lunches

Accredited training

Enhanced leave options

Regular staff rewards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

Birthday off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage children in a nurturing environment.
• Implement educational activities aligned with EYFS standards.

Skills

Early Years Qualification Level 2

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Spondon

Chapel St, Spondon, Derby DE21 7JP, UK

Job Description

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. We see childcare as a profession, not just a job. So whatever level you are at in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges – we want our teams to be the best!

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 astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Spondon.

Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Spondon?

Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

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.

An Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Spondon gets:

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

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.

Pay Rates:

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

1. Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - Under 18 - £6.63 per hour
2. Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - Under 21 - £8.87 per hour
3. Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - Over 21 - £11.77 per hour
4. Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 3 - All age ranges - £11.87 per hour

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

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Please note, if you are successful in this role, background checks including online searches may be completed. This is keeping in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education policies.