At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds while delivering high-quality care and learning experiences.
- Company: Join Kids Planet, a family-run nursery passionate about shaping futures.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave for family matters.
- Other info: Great workplace culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and be part of a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in early years and strong understanding of EYFS required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ 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 our BRAND NEW NURSERY Kids Planet Garden House as a Senior Early Years Educator!
Why Kids Planet Garden House?
- 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 Senior 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.
- 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 Senior Early Years Educator:
- By working closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, ensuring all activities align with the EYFS framework.
- Through assisting teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities that promote children’s learning, curiosity, and development.
- By building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive.
What a Senior Early Years Educator Needs:
- Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Garden House. 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.
Senior Early Years Educator employer: Nursery World
At Kids Planet Garden House, we believe in shaping futures with heart and passion, making us an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education. Our vibrant work culture is built on care, curiosity, and inclusivity, offering extensive employee growth opportunities through accredited training and a supportive central team. With benefits like 80% childcare discount, free meals, and enhanced leave policies, we ensure our Senior Early Years Educators feel valued and empowered every day.
