Early Years Teacher

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Colton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch & snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing rewards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kids Planet Austhorpe is seeking a Qualified Early Years Teacher to join our team. You will be ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive within a warm, family‑run setting.

We offer passionate support, career‑focused training through KP Academy, and great benefits. Join our team and help deliver high‑quality early years education with care and curiosity at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications

• Must be Level 6 Early Years qualified.
• Excellent EYFS knowledge and experience with children and families.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Phonics training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to create a positive environment for children to thrive.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support each child's learning and wellbeing.

Skills

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding

Phonics Training

EYTS Essential

Education

EYTS

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 Austhorpe 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 Austhorpe?

• A small nursery with a family feel
• Good location with great transport links
• 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.