OOSC Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Duston

OOSC Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Duston

Pendle Rd, Northampton NN5 6DT, UK

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 00:00

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 Duston as an OOSC Practitioner! - This role is 15 hours per week, Term time only.

We’re now looking for an OOSC Practitioner to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Duston?

• Highly qualified and long-standing team
• Close community links
• We have Spanish and Makaton lessons throughout the week
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

What we offer our OOSC Practitioners:

• 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.
• Super discounted childcare for your little ones.
• 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 OOSC Practitioner:

• Through planning and delivering fun, safe, and engaging activities for children before and after school.
• By supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical development in a nurturing environment.
• By working closely with the team and families to ensure smooth routines and positive experiences for all children.

What an OOSC Practitioner needs:

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised childcare qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you?

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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