Let’s work together.

At KatieB Kids, we believe that nurturing futures begins with the people who make it happen every day, our team. We’re always looking for passionate, caring professionals who share our commitment to creating inspiring, inclusive spaces where every child and adult can thrive.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our aim is to build a team that reflects the children and families we serve, where every voice is valued, and everyone feels supported to grow.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you’d love to work, please complete the short application form below, we’ll be in touch soon. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Important Information for Applicants

All applications are assessed objectively against consistent criteria relevant to the role.
Any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided will be explored if an applicant is shortlisted.
References will be obtained for all shortlisted candidates — always before a final offer is made.
One reference must be from your current employer (or most recent if you’re not currently employed).
If you’ve previously worked in childcare, a reference from that setting will also be required.
Any concerns raised through references will be discussed directly with you.

Pre-Appointment Vetting Checks Include

Verification of identity, including date of birth
Confirmation of original qualification certificates
Eligibility to work in the UK
Overseas checks (where applicable)
Enhanced DBS check (registered with the Update Service)

We only appoint individuals who meet the requirements of our safer recruitment procedures and who demonstrate their suitability to work with children.

If you’re invited to interview, please complete and submit the Self-Declaration Form in advance.

Self Declaration Form

Reference Request Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Date of birth

YYYY

Do you have any restrictions on taking up employment in the UK?

Yes

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes

Please give details of secondary school and further education including any 'GCSEs' or 'A levels' or any equivalent courses

Please include dates and qualifications

Please give details of any Higher Education you have attended

Please include dates and qualifications

Please give details of any other professional or vocational qualifications you hold that are relevant to your application

Please include dates and qualifications

Please share your present or most recent employment

Please include your post title, dates of employment, reason for leaving and notice period if still in post.

Please share a brief description of your current or last posts' duties and responsibilities.

Please provide details of all previous employments, full and part time, paid or unpaid.

Please list in order, starting with the most recent first.

You are invited to provide any further information in support of your application. Please make full use of this section.

You may include • Any information about your past experience in Childcare/Early Years/Education • Details of any relevant experience gained at work, in a voluntary capacity, or at home • Details of relevant training or positions of responsibility • How do you meet the person specification/job description for the role

References: Please provide details of two referees who can comment on your suitability for this position. Note that if you are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, the second referee should be the employer by whom you were most recently employed / volunteering in work with children. References will not be accepted from relatives, or persons you know as a friend. Also in relation to work with children we will seek information about any past disciplinary issues relating to children and/or child protection concerns you may be subject to. If you have any concerns, please contact the nursery manager.

Please provide the referees name, job title, company, contact number and email address.

Declaration: For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998; I consent to the information contained on this form, and any information received by or on behalf of KTB Kids limited relating to the subject matter on this form, being processed by them in administering the recruitment process. I declare that the information I have given on this form is complete and accurate and that I am not banned or disqualified from working with children nor subject to any sanctions or conditions on my employment imposed by The Independent Safeguarding Authority, The Secretary of State or regulatory body. I understand that to knowingly give false information, or to omit any relevant information, could result in the withdrawal of any employment offer and possible criminal prosecution.

Please type your name in the box and date to sign your agreement.

Our Expectations of an Educator

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Educator Code of Conduct

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Privacy Policy for Staff

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Let’s work together.

Important Information for Applicants

Our Expectations of an Educator

Educator Code of Conduct

Privacy Policy for Staff