Brand NEW Nursery Launch (High Barnet) Nursery Room Leader

Kido UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Greater London seeks a Room Leader to lead and inspire a team in delivering high-quality early years education. The role involves managing classroom activities, observing children's progress, and ensuring the implementation of the Kido curriculum. Candidates should possess Level 3 childcare qualifications and previous leadership experience. Kido offers competitive salaries, extensive perks including annual leave, child care discounts, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% off childcare

Enhanced sick pay

Performance-related pay increases

Free staff lunch

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience as a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader preferred.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom team to deliver engaging activities.
• Ensure educators observe and assess children effectively.
• Communicate with parents and stakeholders regarding children's progress.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication with parents

Organizing activities

Observing children

Education

Relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 minimum)

Job description

Kido 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 location: Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UE - (Launching April 2026).

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 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. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/.

What we offer

The Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £33,000 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% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunch
• 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’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What the Room Leader role entails

Welcome 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.

We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than greatness and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. You’ll take full ownership of your room, taking learning outcomes and transforming them 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 take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and you’ll support them in setting goals for each child. But it’s not just about the children – you’ll be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth, development and progress of your team.

You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces.

With a hands‑on approach and with great attention to detail, you’ll 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’ll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation you'll 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’ll already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. To find out what quals 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 Criminal Record 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 via [e-mail].

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