At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during breakfast and create a positive mealtime experience.
- Company: Join Kids Planet Chesterfield, a family-run nursery with heart.
- Benefits: Free meals, childcare discounts, competitive salary, and enhanced leave.
- Other info: Great Place to Work Certified and a friendly support team.
- Why this job: Shape futures and spark imaginations in a fun, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in early years is desirable but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 24420 - 29000 £ per year.
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 Chesterfield as an Early Years Educator – Breakfast Cover! This is a part time role, based on 15 hours per week. We’re now looking for an Early Years Educator – Breakfast Cover to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Chesterfield?
- 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
- 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What we offer our Early Years Educator – Breakfast Cover:
- 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.
- 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 an Early Years Educator – Breakfast Cover:
- By providing support during breakfast time, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
- Through working collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
- By helping maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
What an Early Years Educator – Breakfast Cover 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 Chesterfield.
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.
Breakfast Cover - Kids Planet Chesterfield employer: Kids Planet
At Kids Planet Chesterfield, we are more than just a workplace; we are a family dedicated to shaping the futures of young children with care and passion. Our supportive work culture is highlighted by our Great Place to Work certification and numerous employee benefits, including generous childcare discounts, free meals, and extensive training opportunities through our KP Academy. Join us in a role that not only offers competitive pay and enhanced leave but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children every day.
