Senior Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Preston

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

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as a Senior Early Years Educator in Preston. This role offers a supportive environment where you'll inspire young minds and contribute to their development. Enjoy benefits like free meals, training, and a day off for your birthday. If you're passionate about childcare and hold a Level 2 qualification, apply today!

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage with children in a dynamic environment.
• Promote well-being and safeguarding of children.
• Work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

Job description

Senior Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Preston

Tower Ln, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HP, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 00:00

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

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos: working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get involved. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for a Senior Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Preston.

Why become a Senior Early Years Educator with Kids Planet?

• Easy access to the motorway.
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches, and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training with the KP Academy.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility, and Adoption leave.
• Regular staff rewards.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• Highly discounted childcare.
• A day off for your birthday.

A Senior Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Preston gets:

• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday schedule.

What an 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.

Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be a Senior Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Preston!

We are unable to offer any 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. All staff and volunteers must uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is mandatory. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required for all positions, with enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

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