Senior Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run early years educational organization in Rottingdean is looking for a Senior Early Years Educator to join their passionate team. You will be responsible for guiding care and learning experiences in a supportive environment, working closely with the Room Leader. Ideal candidates should hold at least a Level 2 qualification in early years and have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework. The role offers numerous benefits including competitive salary, training opportunities, and a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

Free meals

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

80% Childcare Discount – T&C apply

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Valid enhanced DBS check and completion of safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care.
• Assist teams in planning and implementing engaging activities that promote children's development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

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 that does things with heart and is 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 Chester as a Senior Early Years Educator! We’re now looking for a Senior Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Chester?

• Beautiful purpose‑built setting in a rural area
• A friendly, well‑established team
• Ofsted Outstanding nursery
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&C apply

What we offer our Senior Early Years Educators

• 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 Senior Early Years Educator

• Work closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams in delivering high‑quality care and learning experiences, ensuring all activities align with the EYFS framework.
• Assist teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities that promote children’s learning, curiosity, and development.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive.

What a Senior Early Years Educator needs

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Valid enhanced DBS check and completion of safeguarding training.

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.

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Chester.