Early Years Educator - Shape Futures with Training & Perks

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthySn

KP Academy training

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator to join our caring team, delivering high-quality education in line with EYFS.

You will work with families, support children’s development, and collaborate with a friendly central support team. A Level 2 Early Years qualification and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

We offer training through KP Academy, flexible benefits, and a welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 UK recognised Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education following the EYFS for every child.
• Collaborate with team to create a caring, playful environment and support families with open communication.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding children

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

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 andwe’repassionate 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 Day Nurseries as an Early Years Educator in the Stoke on Trent area!

We’renow looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someonewho’sready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Day Nurseries?

• 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 thesecond yearrunning

• 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’sall about you!

• Competitive salary, pensionplanand enhanced holiday allowance.

• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

Howyou’llmake a difference as an Early Years Educator:

• By offering exceptional care and educationin accordance withthe EYFS,supportingand 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.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Day Nurseries

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 berequiredfor this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleaguesare required tocomplete 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.