Early Years Educator

Our people are what make our family great. We see childcare as a profession, not just a job. So whatever level you are at in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges – we want our teams to be the best!

Whilst 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!

We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Leeds White Rose.

Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Leeds White Rose?

A well-established team with a long standing management team.
Close to the M62.
The nursery is located next to the White Rose Shopping Centre, which makes it an easy location to get to.

What’s in it for you?

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
Accredited training with the KP Academy.
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.
Regular staff rewards.
Team appreciation events.
Long service awards.
Dedicated wellbeing package.
Highly discounted childcare.
A day off for your birthday.

An Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Leeds White Rose gets:

Competitive salary.
Pension plan.
Annual leave including bank holidays.
Monday to Friday.

What an Early Years Educator needs

Must be at least Level 3 qualified.
Excellent understanding of EYFS.
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Leeds White Rose!

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.

Please note, if you are successful in this role, background checks including online searches may be completed. This is keeping in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education policies.

Are you passionate about outcomes for Children and their families?
Here is your chance to be part of our childcare team and help make a difference
We have the following exciting job opportunity available!

Role: Early Years qualified
Location: Maple Vue Nursery Aldershot
Hours: 37 hours All year round
Salary: £12.16 dependent on qualification
Deadline: 13th December 2024

We strive to provide outstanding care for children. Do you have what it takes to provide a fun, nurturing and educational environment? Are you looking to join an organisation that can continue your development?

Maple Vue nursery setting is for children between the ages of 0-4 years old. We want to recruit for an exceptional Early Years Nursery Practitioner.

We are an established provider within the sector with a fantastic reputation for providing children with a positive and safe environment as they continue to grow. Children’s Links is a charity that gives an incredible amount of support to their staff team and offer development and progression opportunities

The role:
• Working alongside other members of the team to provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Key working with an allocated group of children
• Working closely with the management team to ensure the nursery maintains excellent standards
• Building positive relationships with the children and parents/carers in the nursery
• Recording children’s activity throughout the day
• Providing relevant information to the parents of each child
• Creating fun and meaningful experiences for the children, focusing on their development plans and interests

Could this be you?
• Experience working within an Early Years setting (Essential)
• Level 2/ 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Flexible can-do attitude (Essential)

Rewards/benefits:
• Ongoing career progression/ Leadership succession opportunities
• Charity Worker discounts
• Time back in lieu where extra hours are worked
• Comprehensive supervision and appraisal systems
• Networking opportunities at events and conferences
• Recognition through internal and external news bulletins
• CPD support through training, qualifications and mentoring
• Team building days
• Space and flexibility to be innovative and creative in your role
• Discounted childcare places for your own children

Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification for this post before applying by visiting our website www.childrenslinks.org.uk.
If you wish to apply, please complete the application form and return to jobs@childrenslinks.org.uk.

In return for your commitment we offer the opportunity to join an open, supportive and tight knit organisation. Our fantastic work stems from our caring, family culture, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, inclusive team where voices are heard.
The successful applicant(s) will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.
Due to the volume of applicants we will get in touch only if selected for an interview.

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”
Children’s Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.