Early Years Teacher

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Cobham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run nursery as an Early Years Teacher, where your passion for childcare will thrive. This role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including free meals and enhanced leave. You'll be part of a team that values growth and development, working with children at the heart of everything we do. With a commitment to safeguarding and a focus on inclusivity, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Embrace the opportunity to inspire and educate in a nurturing setting, where no two days are ever the same.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Accredited training with KP Academy

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Regular staff rewards

Team appreciation events

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Must be Level 6 Early Years qualified; UK EYTS essential.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld and promote well-being.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Phonics Training

Education

Level 6 Early Years qualification

UK EYTS

Job description

We are currently looking for an Early Years Teacher at Kids Planet Cobham, previously known as Perfect Start.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

Why become an Early Years Teacher with Kids Planet Cobham?

• The nursery is conveniently located in Cedar Road, just a short walk from Cobham Town Centre

• Cobham Perfect Start proudly presents four well equipped fully air-conditioned rooms.

• Our garden is prepared for all weather conditions allowing us to be able to enjoy our wonderfully maintained garden all year round.

• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

• Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

• Accredited training with the KP Academy.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

• Regular staff rewards.

• Team appreciation events.

• Long service awards.

• Dedicated wellbeing package.

• Highly discounted childcare.

• A day off for your birthday.

An Early Years Teacher at Kids Planet Cobham gets:

• Competitive salary.

• Pension plan.

• Annual leave including bank holidays.

• Monday to Friday.

What an Early Years Teacher needs:

• 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.

• Beneficial to have had Phonics Training

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be an Early Years Teacher with Kids Planet Cobham!

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.