Location
South East London - Kido International Nursery & Preschool Elephant Park, 3 Bodley Way, London, SE17 1FN
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 an educator; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. This role offers the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company that champions career growth like no other. You will create a nurturing environment supporting a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive. You will be a consistent key person offering comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children. Your responsibilities will include observing and planning learning by recording observations and planning next steps to support each child’s development. You will use varied teaching strategies adapted to different learning styles and interests, create enabling environments that spark curiosity and exploration, support SEND needs by working with families and professionals, safeguard children effectively by following procedures and reporting concerns promptly, and contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.
Experience
Experience working with children in early years settings is desirable but not essential. Enthusiasm and a passion for supporting children's development are key.
About you
Committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Adaptable and creative in teaching approaches. Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Qualifications
Relevant early years qualifications are preferred. Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
Benefits
- 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
- Confidential employee assistance programme and access to a wellness hub
- 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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