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Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool

Early Years Educator

Kido Schools
Education
Education
£27,500 - £30,000/Year
Full-time, Entry Level
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Description

Location
Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool, 8-10 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4QE

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 at our newly launched nursery in New Malden and be part of a team that champions career growth and excellence in early years education.

Requirements

Experience
Relevant experience working in Early Years settings is essential.

About you
You are passionate about early years education and committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. You value teamwork and embody the values of Kido Schools. You are eager to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic nursery group.

Qualifications
A minimum Level 2 childcare qualification is required. If you hold a Level 3 qualification obtained after 2014, you must also have Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, including functional skills. Please note that sponsorship applications are not supported at this time.

Additional Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing 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 subject to enhanced pre-employment checks including DBS and barred list checks. Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and ensures recruitment procedures prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children.

Benefits
Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool New Malden, 8-10 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4QE - NEW LAUNCH 2026! This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! For the Early Years Educator role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum and have experience working in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and 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. 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] Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/ 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. #INDM
Expiry date: 07/10/2026
Early Years Educator
Company:
Kido Schools
Salary:
£27,500 - £30,000/Year
Job Type:
Full-time, Entry Level
Location:
Kido New Malden Nursery & Preschool