Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Apley

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented nursery group in Telford is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator to provide exceptional care and education. You will support unique needs of each child, collaborate with your team, and build trusting relationships with families. If you're a dedicated individual passionate about early years, apply today for a rewarding role.

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free meals and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Work supportively with your team to create a caring environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through open communication.

Skills

Level 2 qualification in early years

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Job description

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Apley

Telford TF1 6UL, UK

Job Description

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 Apley as an Early Years Educator!

We’re now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Apley?

• Family friendly feel
• Lots of local trips around the community
• Good transport links
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our 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 an Early Years Educator:

• By offering exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, supporting and meeting the unique needs of each child in your care.
• Through working supportively and collaboratively with your team to create a caring, playful environment for every child.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication.

What an Early Years Educator needs:

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• A strong understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Apley.

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. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to understand and fulfil safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.