Early Years Educator

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,500 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Birthday off

100% Free Childcare

Refer a friend bonus up to £1000

Free staff lunches

Annual pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay via Hastee app

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing and wellness hub access

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kido Tolworth Nursery & Preschool in Greater London is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our Nursery team. You will be an ambassador for our values and help create a nurturing environment for young learners. This full-time role offers a salary of £27,500–£30,000 and opportunities for career progression.

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is required, with Level 2 English qualifications if Level 3 was obtained after 2014. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Essential childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• Level 2 English qualifications with functional skills if Level 3 obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive.
• Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children.
• Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development.
• Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests.
• Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration.
• Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.
• Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.
• Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication with children

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Location: Kido Tolworth Nursery & Preschool

Department: Nursery

Compensation: £27,500 - £30,000 / 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.

The Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £27,500 to £30,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company.

What we’re looking for

Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool, 228 Red Lion Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7QD

For the EYE role, 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.

Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

What you’ll be doing!

• Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive.
• Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children.
• Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development.
• Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests.
• Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration.
• Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.
• Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.
• Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.

Our Kido Benefits!

By joining Kido you will get:

• 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 £1000 refer a 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
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) 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 the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

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 you may wish to 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. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.