Supply Early Years Educator

Kids Ltd.; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Cheadle seeks a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator to provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children. This flexible role involves working with teams to deliver engaging activities and supporting children’s development in line with the EYFS. If you have a passion for early years education and a commitment to safeguarding, this position offers several perks including free meals, training opportunities, and a friendly supportive environment.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Well-being goodies and fun events

Super discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children.
• Work flexibly to deliver engaging activities in the nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 2 qualification in a UK-recognised early years qualification

Job description

How you'll make a difference as a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator

Join Kids Planet Heaton Mersey as a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator! This is a flexible role on an as needed basis.

We're now looking for a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality care and learning experiences for children, supporting their development in line with the EYFS.
• Working flexibly with teams to deliver engaging activities and maintain routines in the nursery.
• Building positive relationships with children and families, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK‑recognised early years qualification.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or an enthusiasm to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

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.

Why Kids Planet Heaton Mersey?

• Opportunities for progression
• Long standing friendly staff team
• Large outdoor spaces
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

What we offer our Supply/Bank 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.
• Well‑being goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Super discounted childcare for your little ones.
• 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.