Supply Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Stretton on Dunsmore CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast and lunch

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff events

Long service awards

Discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Kids Planet Knightlow is seeking a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator to join our caring team. This flexible, as-needed role offers the chance to spark imaginations, support children's development, and help families feel welcome in a warm nursery setting.

Join a family-run business that values care, curiosity and a genuine love for early years, with training opportunities through the KP Academy and a friendly central support team on hand.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities and maintain routines in the nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support development in line with the EYFS.
• Work flexibly with teams to support supply coverage.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Understanding EYFS

Team flexibility

Education

Level 2 UK Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualifications & Responsibilities

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.

About the role

Join Kids Planet Knightlow 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 Knightlow?

• Located in a beautiful rural area.
• We have an onsite Forest School.
• 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

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