Toddler Room Leader-Wandsworth

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We are looking for a Room Leader to join our team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Wandsworth, Unit 3B, 04, 6 Barley Walk, High Street, London SW18 1UL. 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 are still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have 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 provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years.

What we offer:

• The Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £31,000 for full time, 40 hours per week.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service.
• Your birthday off.
• 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces).
• £500 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.

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise your development so that you will be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What the Room Leader role entails:

As a Room Leader you will be more than just a leader; you will be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You will take full ownership of your room, taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences. You will 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 will ensure the educators in your classroom take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and you will support them in setting goals for each child. You will be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth, development and progress of your team.

You will be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and great attention to detail, you will deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery. An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible.

We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey and you will play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation you will ensure no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated. We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.

What we’re looking for:

For the Early Years Room Leader role you will already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. 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 will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process.

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 via careers@kido.school.

Safer Recruitment:

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.