Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher

Company:

Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Salary:

£28,135

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Wigan, WN5 7HR

Working pattern:

On-site

Job type:

Permanent

Posting date:

17 Aug 2026

Closing date:

16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Billinge as an Early Years Teacher!

We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Teacher to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Billinge?

• Good transport links and a large car park


• Lovely team atmosphere


• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26


• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025


• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running


• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Teachers:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!


• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.


• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.


• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.


• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.


• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!


• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.


• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you'll make a difference as an Early Years Teacher:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire, engage, and support children's development across all areas of the EYFS.


• Working closely with the nursery team to create a positive, collaborative environment for children to thrive.


• Building strong, trusting partnerships with families to support each child's learning and wellbeing.

What an Early Years Teacher needs:

• Must be at least Level 6 Early Years qualified; UK EYTS essential.


• An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.


• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.


• Beneficial to have had Phonics Training

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Billinge.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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Must be at least Level 6 Early Years qualified; UK EYTS essential.

An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Beneficial to have had Phonics Training

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Billinge as an Early Years Teacher!

We're now looking for a Qualified Early Years Teacher to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Billinge?

Good transport links and a large car park

Lovely team atmosphere

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Teachers:

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!

Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.

Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.

Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.

Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!

Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you'll make a difference as an Early Years Teacher:

By delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire, engage, and support children's development across all areas of the EYFS.

Through working closely with the nursery team to create a positive, collaborative environment for children to thrive.

By building strong, trusting partnerships with families to support each child's learning and wellbeing.

What an Early Years Teacher needs