Deputy Nursery Room Leader - New Launch!

Kido; Hart; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + BH rising to 30

Your birthday off

Free childcare (subject to limits)

Refer a friend bonus up to £1000

Free staff lunches

Annual pay progression

Career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through Hastee

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kido is seeking a Deputy Room Leader for our Blackwater campus in GU17 9BS. The role is full-time (40 hours) with a salary range of £27,000 to £30,000. You will be an ambassador for our values and help maintain a vibrant culture while supporting early years teams.

You will work closely with the Room Leader to deliver high-quality learning experiences, ensure safeguarding, and contribute to ongoing professional development. Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Childcare qualification at Level 2 or 3 and experience in Early Years settings.
• Level 2 English qualification with functional skills is required if Level 3 obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Room Leader to ensure smooth day-to-day activities and clear communication with staff and parents.
• Inspire outstanding teaching and learning as a positive role model every day.
• Support leading your team’s performance reviews with constructive feedback and SMART goals.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to prioritise safety and welfare of all children.
• Assist in delivering an ambitious curriculum to ensure high-quality education in your room.
• Help embed the key person approach, ensuring each child has a key person and buddy key person.
• Pursue continued professional development opportunities and encourage your team to grow.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Level 2 English qualification

Job description

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!

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

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 Leaderto ensurethe smooth running of day-to-day activities by communicating key information to team members and parents
• Be a positive role modelby inspiring outstanding teaching and learning every day
• Support Leading your team’s performance reviewsby 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 curriculumfor your room making sure that everyone is striving for outstanding in their education delivery
• Ensure that the key person approach is well embeddedin your room and every child also has both a key person and a buddy key person
• Take pride in your developmentby ensuring you access continued professional development opportunities and encourage your team to do so

What’s next?

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

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