Senior Early Years Advisor; South - Kids Planet Central Support

Senior Early Years Advisor (South) – Kids Planet Central Support

South East, UK

Posted Thursday 8 January 2026 at 01:00

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

Each Senior Early Years Advisor is responsible for line managing a team of Early Years Advisors, and when required, supporting the more challenging settings that need additional focus, in tandem with the Early Years Advisor.

The Senior Early Years Advisor reports to the Early Years Director.

The South region will include Bristol, Bath, Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, along with any additional settings we may expand into in the future.

• Continuous Coaching and Mentoring of the Early Years Advisory teams.
• Supporting Early Years Advisors to reach the correct judgement at Quality Improvement Visits, when required.
• Moderating Quality Improvement Visits to continually improve inspection and feedback skills across the team.
• Assisting the Early Years Director with monitoring, evaluating, and developing quality improvement processes.
• Actively leading on company projects and new company initiatives.
• Confidently and efficiently support nurseries in significant need, on a priority basis.
• Regular setting visits, particularly for focus nurseries or PRI settings.
• Collaborative working with specialist teams / Heads of Department
• Detailed monthly reporting of compliance and quality of provision, directly linked with key objectives and KPI’s.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Ofsted’s Early Years Inspection Handbook
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.
• Highly adaptable to respond appropriately to changing ideas or strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage and adapt to varied situations.

• 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

• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
• 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.

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.