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Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car park

Air-conditioned rooms

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Nursery Group of the Year

Childcare discount

Training via KP Academy

Job summary

Kids Planet Sevenoaks is seeking a qualified Early Years Teacher to inspire and support children's development through the EYFS. You’ll lead engaging activities, foster curiosity, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Must hold Level 6 EYTS, have strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and experience working with families. We offer an inclusive culture, development through KP Academy, competitive salary, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 6 Early Years qualified; UK EYTS essential.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience working with children and families.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality EYFS teaching and learning experiences that engage children.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to create a positive, collaborative learning environment.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support each child's learning and wellbeing.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Level 6 Early Years (EYTS)

Job description

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 Sevenoaks as an Early Years Teacher!

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

Why Kids Planet Sevenoaks?

• We have our own dedicated car park
• We offer fully air-conditioned rooms that are well-equipped with fantastic resources
• 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 Teachers:

• 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 Teacher:

• By delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire, engage, and support children’s development across all areas of the EYFS.
• Through working closely with the nursery team to create a positive, collaborative environment for children to thrive.
• By building strong, trusting partnerships with families to support each child’s learning and wellbeing.

What an Early Years Teacher needs:

• Must be at least Level 6 Early Years qualified; UK EYTS essential.
• An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Beneficial to have had Phonics Training

Sound like the place for you?

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.