Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Mereside Farm
Job Description
Posted Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 00:00
Kids Planet is an independent, family-run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.
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!
While 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 an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!
We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Mereside Farm.
Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Mereside Farm?
- We are surrounded by fields where horses and wildlife can be seen.
- We have ample car parking facilities.
- Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
- Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!
- Ranked Number 1 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2025 (Super Large category).
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.
- Long service awards.
- Dedicated wellbeing package.
- Highly discounted childcare.
- A day off for your birthday.
A n Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Mereside Farm gets:
- Pension plan.
- Annual leave including bank holidays.
- Monday to Friday schedule.
What an Early Years Educator needs:
- Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK-recognized early years qualification.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
Salary Information:
Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - £26,007 per annum
Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 3 - £26,424 per annum
Salaries are based on a standard 40-hour work week; adjustments will be made for contracted hours fewer than 40 per week.
Interested in joining our family?
Apply today to become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Mereside Farm!
Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Safeguarding
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 is required, and safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff and volunteers. All positions require a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate, with enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all and celebrate diversity. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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