Location
Kido Clerkenwell, Clements Hall, 141 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8AP

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'll be more than just an educator; you'll 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, using varied teaching strategies adapted to different learning styles and interests, and creating enabling environments that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration. You will support SEND needs by working with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs. Safeguarding children effectively by following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is essential. Additionally, you will carry out safety checks and contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments.

Experience
Experience working with children in early years settings is desirable but not mandatory. Enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting children’s development are essential.

About you
Passionate about early years education, motivated to contribute positively to a vibrant culture, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You should be adaptable, caring, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications
Relevant early years qualifications are preferred. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check as part of Kido’s commitment to safer recruitment and safeguarding children.

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 wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to interview. Kido ensures recruitment procedures meet safer recruitment standards to prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children.