At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery team and inspire outstanding teaching every day.
- Company: Join Kido, a fast-growing international nursery group with a passion for childcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days annual leave, free childcare, and brilliant career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Access to wellness resources and a supportive work environment focused on growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have experience in an Early Years setting.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 33000 £ per year.
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. 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.
What we’re looking for:
- Kido are looking for a Nursery Room Leader to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Barnes.
- 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 you'll be doing:
- Lead your team with 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.
- Lead 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.
- Lead 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.
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.
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. Successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
Nursery Room Leader - Barnes in London employer: Kïdo
Kido is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where creativity and passion for early years education thrive. Located in London, Kido provides competitive salaries alongside fantastic benefits such as free childcare and a cycle to work scheme, ensuring employees can balance their professional and personal lives while enjoying ample opportunities for career progression.
