Lunch Cover - Kids Planet Penrith

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Penrith; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Enhanced leave benefits

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Job summary

A leading nursery care provider in Penrith is seeking a part-time Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover to support children during mealtimes and collaborate with a dedicated nursery team. The ideal candidate has a passion for early childhood education and ideally holds a Level 2 qualification. Additionally, the position offers excellent benefits including childcare discounts, free meals, accredited training, and enhanced leave. Join a supportive environment where you can make a difference every day!

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Desirable to be Level 2 qualified or higher in early years qualification.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during mealtimes for a positive experience.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines.
• Maintain safe and engaging learning environments.

Skills

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

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 Educator – Lunch Cover!

We’re now looking for an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. This is a part time role, working 11am to 2pm.

Why Kids Planet Penrith?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover:

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 Educator – Lunch Cover:

By providing support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.

Through working collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.

By help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

What an Early Years Educator – Lunch Cover needs:

Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification.

An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or an enthusiasm to learn more.

Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Penrith.

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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.