Level 2 Early Years Educator - Chiswick

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kido seeks a passionate Level 2 Early Years Educator to join their team in Chiswick, London. The role emphasizes creating engaging learning environments and requires a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification. With career development opportunities and various perks, this role is tailored for those dedicated to nurturing children’s growth.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% off childcare at Kido

Annual performance-related pay increases

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 2 minimum childcare qualification required.
• Some experience in similar role in nursery or educational setting preferred.
• Must hold right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inspiring learning environment for each child.
• Collaborate with the team to organize engaging activities.
• Observe and assess children's progress and individual goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

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Level 2 Early Years Educator - Chiswick, London

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Level 2 Early Years Educator to join our team at Kido location:

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

What we offer:

The Level 2 Early Years Educator role offers a salary of up to £26,000 for full time, 40 hours per week. If you’re looking for part-time hours, let us know and we will see how we can accommodate you. By joining Kido, you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Your birthday off
• 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group, we can prioritize your development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What the Level 2 Early Years Educator role entails:

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do. As a Qualified Early Years Educator, you’ll be more than just an Educator; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child. You’ll collaborate with your team to plan, organise, and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children, and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible.

You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery. You’ll take ownership of observing and assessing your key children, and you’ll work with the child, colleagues, and parents to set individualised goals.

We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning with our systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated.

We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights, and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.

What we’re looking for:

• For the Level 2 Early Years Educator role, you’ll hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum. To find out what qualifications count, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn, and Lead
• You will likely have some experience in a similar role within a nursery or other childcare or educational setting
• You must hold the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted, you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today, and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed

Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment:

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.
Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848

*Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request), and our selection criteria prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.