Early Years Educator

At Kido we’re looking for qualified Nursery Educators to join us. We’re a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings, with international nurseries in India, USA and the UK. We have 13 (soon to be 14!) Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in and around London. You can find out more about our nurseries and their locations via https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

We blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and this magical fusion, combined with state-of-the-art learning spaces and 21st-century technology, brings a whole new level of wonder to early years education at Kido.

This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group where we can support you to develop your own career path, wherever your ambitions lie in early years.

The role of Qualified Nursery Educator…

As a Qualified Early Years Nursery Educator you’ll be more than just an educator; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child, collaborating with the team to plan, organise and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards for child learning and development. An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues in the nursery will set you apart and aid us in delivering the best experience possible.

We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.

Why choose Kido?

The Early Years Nursery Educator role offers a salary of up to £26,000 and we have both full-time and part time opportunities available across our nurseries. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 70% off childcare at Kido*
• £500 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 – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

What we’re looking for

For the Qualified Nursery Educator role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum. 

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained your level 3 qualification after 2014. You may have experience in a similar role, also known as an Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse. If the skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.