Level 2 Early Years Educator - Golders Green West Heath Drive

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that blends innovative educational practices to nurture young minds. As a Level 2 Early Years Educator, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate team, delivering engaging activities that inspire curiosity and exploration. With a strong emphasis on personal development and career progression, you will be part of a nurturing community that values each child's unique journey. If you are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and making a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% off childcare

£500 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through Hastee app

Cycle to work scheme

Perkbox discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 childcare qualification and experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inspiring learning environment for children.
• Plan and execute engaging activities aligned with EYFS.

Skills

Childcare Communication

Team Collaboration

Observation and Assessment

Flexibility and Dedication

Education

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Level 2 Early Years Educator - Golders Green West Heath Drive

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:

Kido Nursery & Preschool Golders Green, Church Hall, St Albans House, West Heath Dr, London, NW11 7QG

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.

What we offer

• Salary of up to £25,000 for full time, 40 hours per week.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service.
• Your birthday off.
• 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces).
• £500 refer a friend bonus.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• 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.
• Confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.

What the Level 2 Early Years Educator role entails:

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 for 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 to 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:

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum.
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead.
• Some experience in a similar role within a nursery or other childcare or educational setting.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.
• Details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process.

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.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail].

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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.

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 and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children.