Early Years Educator (Streatham)

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Early Years Educator you'll be more than just an educator; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Streatham, 113 Blegborough Rd, London SW16 6DL

The Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £27,500 to £30,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company.

What we’re looking for

This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

For the EYE role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum . Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.

Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

Our Kido Benefits!

By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• 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

Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub

What you'll be doing!

Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging
space where children can learn and thrive.

Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and
strong relationships for your key children.

Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan
next steps to support each child’s development.

Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet
different learning styles and interests.

Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces
that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration.

Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals
to provide tailored support for children with additional needs.

Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding
procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.

Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and
safety routines and risk assessments.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, 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.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected]

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Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.
Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848

*Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

About Kido

We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.