OverviewKido is hiring a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team at 2 Palmer Road, London SW11 4GJ. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) with a salary up to £28,750; part-time hours can be accommodated on request. We are an international nursery group operating in India, the USA and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We blend Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf Steiner approaches with a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging learning environment, and plenty of love, care and attention provide the strongest foundation for children’s early years. Find out more about our nurseries at https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/.

What we offer

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service

Your birthday off

100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces and terms and conditions)

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Company awards, celebrations and team social events

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee app

Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers

Your wellbeing matters — confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub

Cycle to work scheme

ResponsibilitiesAs a Level 3 Early Years Educator, you’ll be more than just an Educator — you’ll be an ambassador for our values and a key contributor to our culture. Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You’ll work as part of a team to plan, organise and deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You’ll communicate effectively with parents, children and colleagues to deliver the best experience. You’ll utilise indoor and outdoor spaces, observe and assess your key children, and work with the child, colleagues and parents to set individualised goals. You’ll contribute to observing and recording progress and celebrate milestones using our observation systems, ensuring no milestone goes unnoticed. You’ll celebrate each child’s unique journey and support a nurturing environment that respects diversity, including background, culture, disabilities and medical history. You’ll be flexible, open to feedback and committed to helping us push the boundaries of excellence in early years education.

What we''re looking for

Relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum (Level 3 preferred). For details visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

Core values: Listen, Learn and Lead

Experience in a similar nursery or childcare/educational setting

Right to work in the UK

If shortlisted, you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with Safer Recruitment; an Enhanced DBS check will be completed for anyone who joins the team

Safeguarding and recruitmentKido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Our recruitment procedures meet Safer Recruitment standards, and successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the interview. The self-disclosure information will be checked against the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment.

What’s next?If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will lead you through the next stages.

How to applyIf you have questions, please email careers@kido.school

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