Early Years Educator
Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Leeds, GB
Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!\n\nWhilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!\n\nWe are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Leeds Oxford Place.\n\nWhy become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Leeds Oxford Place?\n\n \n\n Supportive training schemes.\n\n \n\n Good transport links.\n\n \n\n Close to train station.\n\n \n\n Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.\n\n \n\n Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!\n\nWhat s in it for you?\n\n \n\n Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.\n\n \n\n Accredited training with the KP Academy.\n\n \n\n Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.\n\n \n\n Regular staff rewards.\n\n \n\n Team appreciation events.\n\n \n\n Long service awards.\n\n \n\n Dedicated wellbeing package.\n\n \n\n Highly discounted childcare.\n\n \n\n A day off for your birthday.\n\nAn Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Leeds Oxford Place gets:\n\n \n\n Competitive salary.\n\n \n\n Pension plan.\n\n \n\n Annual leave including bank holidays.\n\n \n\n Monday to Friday.\n\nWhat an Early Years Educator needs:\n\n \n\n Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.\n\n \n\n Excellent understanding of EYFS.\n\n \n\n Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.\n\nWe ensure that our pay rates remain competitive and will apply as follows:\n\nQualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 £25,714 per annum\n\nQualified Early Years Educator - Level 3 - £25,923 per annum\n\nPlease note that advertised salaries are based on a standard 40-hour work week. If you're contracted to fewer weekly hours, your salary will be adjusted accordingly.\n\nLike the sound of joining our family?\n\nApply today to be an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Leeds Oxford Place!\n\nWe are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.\n\nWe 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!\n\nKids 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