Senior Early Years Educator: Shape Futures with Free Meals

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Salford; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% Childcare Discount

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Senior Early Years Educator in Salford to shape futures and support children's development. This role involves working with a dedicated team, guiding high-quality care and ensuring activities align with the EYFS framework.

The successful candidate will possess a Level 2 qualification in early years, understand safeguarding, and create an inclusive environment. Perks include childcare discounts, enhanced leave, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 qualification in a recognized early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS framework is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Room Leader to support team delivery of care and learning.
• Assist teams in planning engaging activities that promote children's development.
• Build positive relationships with children and families in an inclusive environment.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Team support

Creating welcoming environments

Education

Level 2 qualification in UK recognized early years qualification

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 Higher Broughton 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 Higher Broughton?

• A well-established team ready to support you in your Kids Planet journey
• A multicultural setting that even has a Kosher kitchen
• 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 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:

• By working 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.
• Through assisting teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities that promote children’s learning, curiosity, and development.
• By building and maintaining 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.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Higher Broughton.

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.