Early Years Teacher Training Programme - London

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  • London
  • £23,800-26,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Kido are proud to be able to offer our Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) Programme to graduates!We’re a nursery group where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings, with international nurseries in India, USA and the UK. We have 13 (soon to be 14!) Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in and around London. You can find out more about our nurseries and their locations viaThis is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group where we can support you to develop your own career path, wherever your ambitions lie in early years. By joining, and signing up for, the fully-funded teacher training you’ll become fully qualified within 12 months. Intakes are in January and September each year.From there, the possibilities are endless. You may choose to specialise in certain areas within your nursery such as SEND, complete a further qualification such as Montessori teacher, or work ‘up the ladder’ towards management.What we offerThe Early Years Teacher Training Programme offers a starting salary of £23,800 and is a full-time, 40 hours per week role. By joining Kido you will get:
  • A pay increase once you achieve your Level 3 competency sign off bringing salary up to £24,500. Upon completing your qualification your pay will increase to a minimum of £26,000.
  • 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 (subject to available spaces)
  • £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 a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
  • Cycle to work scheme
What the EYITT programme involvesWelcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! While completing your teacher training you’ll be working in one of our nurseries, being part of creating a safe and inspiring learning environment where every child thrives.You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and the 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). An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will set you apart and aid us in delivering the best experience possible.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. 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. This is just as important for our teams. Your 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
  • To be eligible you must hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline and to have passed GCSE level maths, english and science.
  • A degree in an Education and Teaching related topic, or humanities subject is beneficial
  • You’ll show a passion for and some experience of working with children (personal or professional)
  • Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
  • You must hold the right to work in the UK
  • If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team
What’s next?If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team 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.There will be some forms to complete, initially, followed by a phone interview and then a face-to-face interview. If you’re successful, we’ll do some pre-employment checks as part of our Safer Recruitment process before you can start. This is a requirement from Ofsted and the NSPCC to help with safeguarding children.If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.schoolConnect with usFacebook:Instagram:LinkedIn:YouTube:Careers page:Safer RecruitmentAll 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.*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.
Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848*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.

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