OverviewKido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our team at Kido Nursery and Preschool Wandsworth Bridge - Ensign House, Battersea Reach, London SW18 1TA.

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year. At Kido, we blend the best practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches with a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provides the solid foundation for children in their early years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

Salary and benefitsThe Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £31,000 for full-time, 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, TandCs apply)

£500 - £1000 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

ResponsibilitiesWelcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do. As a Room Leader you’ll be more than just a leader; you’ll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You’ll take full ownership of your room, translating learning outcomes into inspiring classroom experiences.

You’ll be a team player ensuring that you and your team meet the unique needs of each child, leading your room team to plan, organise and execute engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Kido curriculum. You’ll ensure the educators in your classroom observe and assess their key children and help them set goals for each child. You’ll model excellence, ensuring your team follows standards and drives growth, development and progress.

You’ll create opportunities for curiosity and exploration in indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences across children’s learning journeys. Effective communication with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience.

You’ll help celebrate every child’s journey by observing and recording progress and achievements, aligning to our observation systems so no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated. We value a nurturing environment that respects the diversity of each child’s background, culture, disabilities and medical history. Your flexibility and insights will be valuable as we push the boundaries of excellence in early years education.

Qualifications

For the Early Years Room Leader role you’ll already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. To find out which qualifications count visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead

You will be an experienced Level 3 Educator and may already be a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader

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 check for anyone who joins the team

What’s next?If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@kido.school

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Safer RecruitmentKido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. As part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide details of unspent convictions, and information will be checked against the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment.

Job details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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