Early Years Educator - New Malden - NEW LAUNCH

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 a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. The Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £27,500 to £30,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position.

Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool New Malden - 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.

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. Create a nurturing environment — Support a safe, engaging space where children can learn and thrive.

Be a consistent key person — Offer comfort, stability, and strong relationships for your key children. Observe and plan learning — Record observations and plan next steps to support each child’s development. Use varied teaching strategies — Adapt approaches to meet different learning styles and interests.

Create enabling environments — Set up inspiring spaces that spark curiosity, awe, and exploration. Support SEND needs — Work with families and professionals to provide tailored support for children with additional needs. Safeguard children effectively — Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the DSL.

Carry out safety checks — Contribute to daily health and safety routines and risk assessments. By joining Kido you will get: 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 Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub Cycle to work scheme 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. 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.