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. Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido Windsor. 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- who champion career growth like no other!
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Must hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 or Level 3 minimum.
- Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
- Not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
Location
- Kido Windsor Nursery & Preschool
Work Type
- Full Time
- 40 hours per week
Education Level
- Level 2 childcare qualification
- Level 3 childcare qualification
Salary/Compensations
- £27,500 - £30,000 / year
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
- Access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
About the Company
- Kido are looking for Early Years Educators to join the team at Kido Windsor, Kingdom Hall, Grove Rd, Windsor SL4 1JE
- Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
Equal Opportunity
- All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.
- 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.
- If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
- Successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
