Early Years Teacher - Kids Planet Penrith

The SSI Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast/lunch/snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing & rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary & pension

Central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Penrith is hiring an Early Years Teacher for 18 hours per week, part-time. You’ll deliver high-quality EYFS teaching, work with our friendly team, and support children's development.

Candidates must have Level 6 EYFS qualification (UK EYTS essential), strong safeguarding knowledge, and experience with children and families. Phonics training is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 6 Early Years qualification and UK EYTS is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience working with children and families.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Phonics training is beneficial to have.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Family engagement

Phonics training beneficial

Education

Level 6 Early Years qualification

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 Penrith as an Early Years Teacher! This is a part-time role based on 18 hours per week.

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 Penrith?

• 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

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.