Supply Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Poynton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch

Training through KP Academy

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing and staff rewards

Long service awards

Discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited is seeking a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator in Poynton. This flexible, on‑as‑needed basis role focuses on delivering engaging activities, maintaining routines, and building positive relationships with children and families within our nursery environment.

The ideal candidate will have a UK recognised early years qualification (desirable) and an understanding of the EYFS, with safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Level 2 qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Through providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children, supporting their development in line with the EYFS.

By working flexibly with teams to deliver engaging activities and maintain routines in the nursery.

By building positive relationships with children and families, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.

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 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 Poynton 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.

Why Kids Planet Poynton?

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A warm, inclusive, and child-focused working environment
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

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.
• Wellbeing 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.

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