Early Years Quality Lead: Shape Futures Daily

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance cover

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is looking for a Quality Lead at our Ducklington location. In this role, you will work alongside management to ensure daily nursery operations run smoothly, build trusting relationships with families, and support the nursery team while keeping children safe. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in early years, have strong knowledge of the EYFS, and experience in leadership within a nursery. We offer competitive benefits, including a childcare discount and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with the manager to ensure smooth daily nursery operations.
• Build trusting relationships with families and support children's growth.
• Guide and support the nursery team while ensuring children's safety.

Skills

Excellent understanding of EYFS

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children

Leadership experience within a nursery setting

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised 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 and we’re passionate 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 Witney as a Quality Lead!

We’re now looking for a Quality Lead to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Witney?

• Good transport links and a large parking area
• Lovely team atmosphere
• Lots of opportunities to visit the community
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Quality Lead:

• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
• 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’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Quality Lead:

• Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child’s growth and wellbeing.
• Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that’s fun, engaging, and meets all requirements.

What a Quality Lead needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Witney!

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 be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete 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.