Early Years Teacher

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Kids Planet is seeking a Qualified Early Years Teacher to join our team at the University of Cambridge grounds campus. You will build nurturing, high-quality learning experiences for all EYFS stages and work closely with families to support every child’s development.

The role requires Level 6 Early Years qualification with EYTS, strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding expertise. We offer training through KP Academy, generous benefits, and a collaborative, child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 6 Early Years qualification and EYTS (UK).
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Experience with children and families.
• Phonics training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across all EYFS areas.
• Collaborate with nursery team to support children's development.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support wellbeing and learning.

Skills

EYTS

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Phonics training

Family engagement

Education

Level 6 Early Years qualification (EYTS)

UK EYTS essential

Job description

Must be at least Level 6 Early Years qualified; UK EYTS essential.

An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Beneficial to have had Phonics Training

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 Chris Abell as an Early Years Teacher!

We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Teacher to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Chris Abell?

• Set within the grounds of the University of Cambridge
• Brand new purpose-built modern building.
• Ofsted Outstanding
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Teachers:

• 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 an Early Years Teacher:

• By delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire, engage, and support children's development across all areas of the EYFS.
• Through working closely with the nursery team to create a positive, collaborative environment for children to thrive.
• By building strong, trusting partnerships with families to support each child's learning and wellbeing.