Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Nursery 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 Nursery Room Leader to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Camden, Spiritualist Temple, Rochester Square, London NW1 9RY. This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!
What we’re looking for:
- It is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and experience leading in an Early Years setting.
- Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.
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.
Benefits:
Why choose Kido? The Room Leader role offers a salary range of £28,000 to £33,000, and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get:
- 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
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. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.
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 (available upon request) 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.
Contact Detail:
Kïdo Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Kïdo
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you’re familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and how it applies to your role as a Nursery Room Leader. Brush up on your knowledge of child development and be ready to discuss how you’ve implemented this in your previous roles.
✨Showcase Your Leadership Skills
Prepare examples of how you've successfully led a team in an early years setting. Think about specific challenges you faced, how you motivated your team, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your leadership.
✨Embrace Kido's Values
Research Kido’s values and culture before the interview. Be ready to explain how your personal values align with theirs and how you can contribute to maintaining their vibrant culture as a Room Leader.
✨Ask Thoughtful Questions
Prepare some insightful questions to ask during the interview. This could include inquiries about their approach to professional development or how they support staff wellbeing. It shows you're genuinely interested in being part of their team.