At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team in delivering outstanding early years education.
- Company: Join Kido, a fast-growing international nursery with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20-30 days leave, free childcare, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Access to wellness resources and fantastic career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 childcare qualification and experience in Early Years settings required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30000 £ per year.
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As Deputy 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.
Kido are looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join the team at Blackwater - Hawley Green, Blackwater, GU17 9BS. The Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary range of £27,000 to £30,000, and is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company - who champion career growth like no other!
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free Staff Lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- 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 not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
What we’re looking for
For the Deputy Room Leader role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 2/3 minimum and experience in Early Years settings. Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
Unfortunately, we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
What you'll be doing!
- Work collaboratively with your Room Leader to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activities by communicating key information to team members and parents.
- Be a positive role model by inspiring outstanding teaching and learning every day.
- Support leading your team’s performance reviews by giving supportive feedback, setting clear SMART goals, and encouraging them to grow and reach their next steps.
- Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) ensuring the safety and welfare of all children is always prioritised and at the heart of everything we do.
- Support leading an ambitious curriculum for your room making sure that everyone is striving for outstanding in their education delivery.
- Ensure that the key person approach is well embedded in your room and every child also has both a key person and a buddy key person.
- Take pride in your development by ensuring you access continued professional development opportunities and encourage your team to do so.
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team 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.
Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
Deputy Nursery Room Leader - NEW LAUNCH! in Blackwater employer: Kido
At Kido, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values passion and ambition in a vibrant work culture. As a Deputy Nursery Manager at our High Barnet location, you'll enjoy generous benefits such as 100% free childcare, a supportive environment for professional growth, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, all while making a meaningful impact on children's lives.
