Early Years Teacher - Kids Planet Austhorpe

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing & rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary & pension

Support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Austhorpe invites applications for an Early Years Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the EYFS for our children. The role focuses on curiosity, care, and helping every child thrive in a warm, supportive setting.

You will work closely with the nursery team to foster a positive environment, build strong partnerships with families, and uphold safeguarding standards while delivering accredited training opportunities through KP Academy.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 6 Early Years qualifications.
• UK EYTS essential.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences across the EYFS.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to create a positive, collaborative environment.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support each child’s learning and wellbeing.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Experience with children and families

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 6 EY qualifications

UK EYTS essential

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 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.

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 children.
• Beneficial to have had Phonics Training.

Sound like the place for you?

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.