Supply Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Lidgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run childcare organization is seeking a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator to support nursery settings as needed. This flexible role requires Level 2 qualification in early years and knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of care and education across different settings. The position offers competitive salary, inclusive culture, and various employee perks including enhanced leave and wellbeing packages.

Benefits

Free meals including breakfast and snacks

Accredited training with KP Academy

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Team appreciation events

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Annual leave including bank holidays

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or above desirable.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery settings as needed, ensuring high standards of care and education.
• Work across different settings and age groups, providing consistency for children.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Overview

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!

We are currently looking for a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Turnbridge. This is a flexible role on an as needed basis.

Why become a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Turnbridge?

• Rural location
• Long standing Staff team
• Large outdoor area with each room having a separate garden
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025
• Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award

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
• Team appreciation events
• Long service awards
• Dedicated wellbeing package
• Highly discounted childcare
• A day off for your birthday
• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Annual leave including bank holidays
• Monday to Friday

What a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator needs

• Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or above desirable
• Excellent understanding of EYFS
• Good knowledge of safeguarding

Role and responsibilities

In a flexible supply/bank position, you will support nursery settings as needed, ensuring high standards of care and education are delivered in line with EYFS principles. You may work across different settings and age groups, providing consistency and continuity for children and families.

Additional information

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.