Internal Training Lead (Maternity Cover)

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

Internal Training Lead - Kids Planet Central Support

Location: Kids Planet Head Office, Lymm, Cheshire

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.

We are looking for a highly dedicated individual who would like the opportunity to oversee the Early Years Trainer Facilitators and continue to provide hands-on support. The individual will partake in many of the elements included within the Trainer Facilitator role, however they will be the senior team member and line manager for all Early Years Trainer Facilitators.

The Trainer Facilitator Team Lead will report to the Training and Integrations Director, working closely to review current training needs across the group and promoting collaborative working within the Training and Integrations Department, Early Years Department and Operations teams.

Join Kids Planet as a Training Facilitator Team Lead! This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave.

Why Kids Planet?
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's in it for you?
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. Key responsibilities:
Continuous coaching and mentoring of the Trainer Facilitators
Deploying the team effectively to support across the group as needed, with both acquisitions and established Kids Planet settings
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of training and development across the group through monthly reporting
Regularly reviewing our offering of accredited and non-accredited CPD courses and overseeing the design and delivery of new, inspiring training material that supports our Kids Planet Pedagogy
Working collaboratively with the e-Learning department to ensure high-quality training is being created for the Rise platform that meets the needs of both the sector and the company Requirements - essential
• Proven experience of leading a team
• Experience of designing and delivering training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management
• Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle

This role is field-based but will require significant amounts of travel and overnight stays away from home. The role holder is required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business; this will include some evening or weekend work to support improvement, for example, to meet with teams in the evening.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be a Training Facilitator Team Lead!

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

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