Kido
Early Years Educator
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Job Title: Early Years Educator
Department: Nursery
Location: Kido Clerkenwell Nursery & Preschool Address: Clements Hall, 141 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8AP
Compensation: £27,500 - £30,000 per year Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
About the Role
Welcome to Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the heart of everything we do!
As an Early Years Educator (EYE), you’ll be far more than just a carer. You’ll embody our values, shape our nurturing culture, and advocate for the growing children in our care.
This is your opportunity to join a thriving nursery group that invests in career growth, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional development. If leadership, creativity, and a strong commitment to early education resonate with you, apply now!
Key requirement: You must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification. If your Level 3 qualification was obtained after August 2014, you must also prove a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English.
Unfortunately, sponsorship for visa/temporary work authorisations is not available at this time.
Responsibilities
The role requires:
- Delivering high-quality, child-centred learning experiences aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines.
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating activities that promote development (social, emotional, cognitive, and physical).
- Building trusting, nurturing relationships with children, parents/carers, and fellow team members.
- Supporting a safeguarding-first culture, ensuring all policies and DBS checks are maintained.
- Championing inclusivity and ensuring equality of opportunity for all children, including those with additional needs.
- Collaborating with colleagues to foster a positive, stimulating environment free from incidents.
- Demonstrating mentorship and leadership (or openness to future development in this area).
- Participating in team meetings, continuous professional development (CPD) and nursery enrichment projects.
- Maintaining accurate records of child progress, attendance, and daily activities through online assessment systems.
Requirements
- A recognised childcare qualification: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (minimum).
- Note: If your Level 3 qualification post-2014, you must also hold or prove achievement of a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English.
- Experience caring for young children (desirable but not mandatory if qualification is recent).
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
- Creativity and patience to deliver engaging activities for toddlers and infants.
- A commitment to safeguarding practices and working to child protection policies.
- Physical stamina for a role requiring movement, active participation, and standing for long periods.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) as the primary working language.
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Benefits
Joining Kido enriches your personal and professional life, creating opportunities that foster long-term success. Here’s what you gain:
Work Environment & Culture
- A fully-developed long-term career in an international organisation with a robust people strategy.
- Flexibility in booking annual leave throughout the year in consultation with your manager.
- Your birthday off each year.
Financial & Wellbeing Support
- £27,500–£30,000 salary for levels 2 and 3 qualified staff (subject to availability).
- 20 days paid annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- 50% match on workplace pensions (through Smiths Group pension scheme).
- 100% free childcare voucher allowance (subject to availability and UK tax laws).
- Referral bonus of £1,000 for successfully recruiting a colleague.
- Access to on-site gym facilities (upon request).
Healthcare & Development
- Health cash plan with perkbox membership for discounts at over 3,000 retailers.
- Free staff lunches on-site.
- Payroll advance via Hastee, providing early access to your salary.
- Regular performance-related pay increases aligned with your professional growth.
- Safer recruitment support tailored to safeguarding protocols.
- Career progression opportunities with clear pathways into leadership roles.
Personal Wellbeing
- A dedicated employee assistance programme (EAP) including professional counselling, financial advice, and medical services.
- Access to the Kido Wellness Hub—a confidential hub offering yoga, stress management, and additional stress and wellbeing support.
- Develop as a leader with free coaching sessions and training programs.
- Cycle to work scheme with tax savings.
- Social events, all-expenses-paid company awards, team-building days, and wellbeing wellness days.
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Next Steps
Ready to join the Kido team? Seize this chance to:
- Grow professionally in an internationally renowned nursery chain.
- Shape impactful learning experiences for young minds.
- Benefit from an exceptional support network and forward-looking environment.
How to apply:
- Submit your application through the Kido Careers Portal or email careers@kido.school.
- Expect an interview call where the recruitment team will guide you through the process.
- We are committed to fair recruitment practices, including safeguarding checks.
For more information about Kido’s nurseries in London, visit kidoschools.com/uk.
Safeguarding Policy (Mandatory for All)
All roles involving direct child contact are governed by safeguarding policies aligned with Safer Recruitment.
You must disclose all unspent criminal convictions and cautions that are not considered ‘protected.’ Kido requires an Enhanced DBS check for all applicable roles. Full guidance is available upon request.
Important: All applicants must self-declare any additional legal requirements before job offers are made. If your application is successful, the relationship to pre-employment checks will be confirmed before appointment.
If you have any queries about disclosure requirements, seek independent advice through:
- Nacro (www.nacro.co.uk)
- Unlock (www.unlock.org.uk) | Phone: 01634 247350 | Text: 07824 113848
Criteria for filtering protected cautions and convictions can be found on the UK Government website.
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