
Location
Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool, 8-10 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4QE - NEW LAUNCH 2026!
Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Salary
£27,500 to £30,000 per annum
About the Role
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 will be more than just a leader; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a remarkable career within a fast-growing international company. Join us in shaping the future for children at our new nursery launch in 2026 and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Experience
Experience working in Early Years is essential to succeed in this role.
About you
You are passionate about childcare and committed to fostering a positive and nurturing environment. You value career growth and are eager to contribute to a vibrant team culture.
Qualifications
A relevant childcare qualification is required, minimum Level 2. If you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014, Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also mandatory. Please note that sponsorship applications cannot be supported at this time.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability and terms)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free staff lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Excellent 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
- Confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub access
- Cycle to work scheme
Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and not subject to disclosure. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those not filtered prior to interview. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and ensures recruitment procedures prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children.
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