Early Years Educator – Kids Planet Bridgehead

  • £26,758 – £27,050 / year

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About the Role

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 Bridgehead 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 Bridgehead?

  • We have an amazing woodland area on our doorstep
  • Our staff have a great working relationship
  • 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 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 Bridgehead.

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.

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.

About Kids Planet Bridgehead

At Kids Planet Bridgehead, we provide high-quality early years education and care in a beautiful, green setting surrounded by trees and woodland. Located within a landscaped business park, our purpose-built nursery offers a welcoming environment where children can explore, learn and grow, with convenient access to the A63, A164 and Humber Bridge for commuting families.

We are proud to be Udeskole-accredited, embracing outdoor learning as an important part of children’s development. Through nature-based experiences, children are encouraged to explore their surroundings, develop curiosity and resilience, and build a connection with the natural world.

Our caring and highly qualified team supports every child to follow their interests, build confidence and learn through play. Children also benefit from sessions with our dedicated Sports Coach, who provides engaging activities to support physical development, teamwork and confidence at every stage.

We understand that starting nursery is an important milestone for the whole family. Our settling-in sessions help your child become familiar with their new surroundings, get to know our team and begin building relationships before their start date. They also give you the opportunity to share your child’s routines, discuss their individual needs and ask any questions.

At Kids Planet Bridgehead, we work closely with families to create a positive early years experience where every child feels supported, confident and ready for their next steps.

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