Quality Lead - Early Years (EYFS) & Team Leadership

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% Childcare Discount

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance

Job summary

A family-run nursery group in Haywards Heath seeks a Quality Lead to oversee a room, ensuring high-quality education and care aligned with EYFS. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in early years and a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on child welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room ensuring high-quality care and education.
• Support and guide the team in a positive collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Quality Lead - Kids Planet Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath RH16 4QX, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 00:00

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 Haywards Heath as a Quality Lead!

We’re now looking for a Quality Lead to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Haywards Heath?

There are two large outdoor areas with fun activities for the children

The nursery is in a beautifully converted Barn building, retaining many of the original features

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 Quality Lead:

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 a Quality Lead:

By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.

Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met and their learning is supported.

What a Quality Lead needs:

Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Haywards Heath.

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.