Outdoor Lead - Kids Planet Somers House

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Reigate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Long service awards

A day off on your birthday

Competitive salary and pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. in Reigate is looking for an Outdoor Lead to enrich the lives of children through exceptional outdoor play and education. This role involves caring for children, creating a stimulating environment aligned with the EYFS, and building trusting relationships with families. A Level 3 qualification is essential, along with a passion for the outdoors and safeguarding knowledge. Employees enjoy perks like free meals, enhanced leave, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Create a safe, playful environment encouraging exploration and learning.
• Build warm relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

Passion for the outdoors

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Outdoor Lead

Kids Planet Somers House is seeking an Outdoor Lead to join our team, ready to spark imaginations and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Somers House?

• Somers House is a few minutes away from Reigate town centre
• Our setting has a separate soft play and sand pit room
• We also have nursery pets!
• 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 Outdoor Leads:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our 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 Outdoor Lead:

• Providing exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS, supporting each child’s individual needs both indoors and outdoors.
• Working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, playful, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Building warm, trusting relationships with families through open, supportive communication, involving them in their child’s development and outdoor experiences.

Requirements of an Outdoor Lead:

• A passion for the outdoors.
• Must be at least Level 3 qualified.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

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.

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. All staff and volunteers are required to complete regular safeguarding training, and all positions must hold a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.