Level 2 Early Years Educator for Kido Camden Nursery

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We are international in India, USA and the UK, running 13 (soon to be 14!) Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in and around London. We blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches. This magical fusion, combined with state-of-the-art learning spaces and 21st-century technology, brings a whole new level of wonder to Early Years education at Kido. 

Our Camden nursery sits in an enchanting old temple which reflects its charm and history while creating a fantastic and inviting nursery. Its mezzanine floor is devoted to preschoolers, while the ground floor contains two toddler rooms and a dedicated babies room. Its large stained-glass windows provide plenty of light and its Montessori-inspired classrooms are airy, bright and calming. As one proud parent recently shared, “We highly recommend Kido Camden, our son has been going there for two and a half years and loves it. Their care and the love they show to my son is just amazing. They share pictures of my child and notes from the day so you know what they've been up to. Learning journeys have been outstanding in every area since he started. It is difficult to say goodbye as he starts reception. I'll always recommend Kido Camden to my friends and neighbours. Thank you all!”

Kido Camden is located near both the Camden Underground and Overground stations, has its own large garden and is stone’s throw away from beautiful public gardens, London Zoo and Regent’s Park. The address is: Spiritualist Temple, Rochester Square, London, NW1 9RY

Kido Camden are looking for a qualified Early Years Educator to join the team. This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

Why choose Kido?

The Level 2 Early Years Educator role offers a salary range of £22,000 to £24,000 and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 70% off childcare at Kido*
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• 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

The role of Qualified Early Years Educator…

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Qualified 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.

Your primary focus will be creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives. You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child, collaborating with the team to plan, organise and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards for child learning and development. An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will set you apart and aid us in delivering the best experience possible.

You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and with great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery. You’ll take ownership of observing and assessing your key children, and you’ll work with the child, colleagues and parents to set goals.

We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated.

We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional Early Years education really means.

What we’re looking for

For the Qualified Early Years Educator role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained your qualification after 2014. If the skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

About Kido Golders Green

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 Camden 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.

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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 here.

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.
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*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.