Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kibworth

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing goodies and fun events

Long service awards

Super discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator for the Kids Planet Kibworth nursery. This flexible part-time role involves providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children, supporting their development in line with the EYFS. Applicants should ideally have a Level 2 qualification in early years and a good understanding of safeguarding practices. The position offers benefits including free meals, accredited training, and a supportive working environment dedicated to equality and diversity.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Kibworth

Job Description

Posted Friday 8 May 2026 at 00:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

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 Kibworth 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 Kibworth?

• 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:

• 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.

What a Supply/Bank Early Years Educator needs:

• 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.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Kibworth.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.