Early Years Educator

Our people are what make our family great. We see childcare as a profession, not just a job. So whatever level you are at in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges - we want our teams to be the best!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for an Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Macclesfield.

Why become an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Macclesfield?

• Opportunities for progression.

• Employee recognition / team activity events.

• Good transport links - bus and train station.

• Close to the town centre.

• Large friendly team.

• Ofsted Outstanding nursery.

• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

• Accredited training with the KP Academy.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

• Regular staff rewards.

• Team appreciation events.

• Long service awards.

• Dedicated wellbeing package.

• Highly discounted childcare.

• A day off for your birthday.

An Early Years Educator at Kids Planet Macclesfield gets:

• Competitive salary.

• Pension plan.

• Annual leave including bank holidays.

• Monday to Friday.

What an Early Years Educator needs:

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

• Excellent understanding of EYFS.

• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

We ensure that our pay rates remain competitive and will apply as follows:

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - Under 18 - £6.50 per hour

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - Under 21 - £8.70 per hour

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 2 - Over 21 - £11.54 per hour

Qualified Early Years Educator - Level 3 - All age ranges - £11.64 per hour

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be an Early Years Educator with Kids Planet Macclesfield!

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!

Please note, if you are successful in this role, background checks including online searches may be completed. This is keeping in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education policies.