Early Years Educator

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,500 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% free childcare (subject to availability)

Up to £1,000 referral-friend bonus

Free staff lunches

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee app

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kido in Greater London seeks an Early Years Educator for full-time work at their Streatham Nursery & Preschool. The role involves engaging children and embodying Kido's values.

We offer a salary ranging from £27,500 to £31,000 with benefits including 20 days annual leave, your birthday off, and 100% free childcare (subject to availability).

The successful candidate will need a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification and should have strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum.
• Level 2 qualifications in English are required if Level 3 was obtained after 2014.
• Leadership skills are beneficial for the role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for Kido's values.
• Engage and educate children in a supportive environment.
• Promote Kido's vibrant culture.

Skills

Childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Leadership skills

Functional skills in English

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Location: Kido Streatham Nursery & Preschool

Department: Nursery

Compensation: £27,500 - £31,000 / year

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Educator you’ll be more than just an educator; you’ll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Streatham, 113 Blegborough Rd, London SW16 6DL.

What we’re looking for

It is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum. Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. Is the leadership skill set mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

Benefits

The Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £27,500 to £31,000, and is a full‑time, 40 hours per week position.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% free childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1,000 referral‑friend bonus
• Free staff lunches
• Annual performance‑related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Wellbeing support: confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub access
• Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with the children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected”. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on filtering these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – phone [phone], text 07824 113848.

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. Successful candidates are expected to undergo pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.