Early Years Educator - Windsor

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

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years

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

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee app

Perkbox discounts and savings

Confidential employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kido is looking for a dedicated Early Years Educator for our Windsor Nursery & Preschool. In this role, you'll be an ambassador for our values, creating a vibrant educational environment for children.

The position offers a competitive salary between £27,500 and £30,000 per year, full-time (40 hours/week). We champion career growth and offer fantastic benefits, including free childcare, generous annual leave, and performance-related pay increases.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum.
• Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are a must if Level 3 was obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Kido's values and vibrant culture.
• Engage with children and create a nurturing educational environment.

Skills

Childcare qualification Level 2 or Level 3

Functional skills in English

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Department: Nursery
Location: Kido Windsor Nursery & Preschool
Compensation: £27,500 - £30,000 / year

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. This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

Location note: Kido Windsor, Kingdom Hall, Grove Rd, Windsor SL4 1JE

What we’re looking for

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. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

Benefits

The EYE 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. 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

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. 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.