Deputy Room Leader

Kido UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the UK is seeking a Deputy Room Leader to help create modern Early Years settings. The role involves leading classroom activities, assessing children's progress, and ensuring a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a minimum level 2 childcare qualification and proven experience in a nursery setting. This position offers a salary of up to £29,000, along with various employee perks such as bonus opportunities and annual leave.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunch

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Company awards, celebrations and social events

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum.
• Align values with Kido’s core values - Listen, Learn and Lead.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom with the Room Leader, planning engaging activities.
• Observe and assess key children’s progress.
• Ensure a nurturing environment for children’s unique needs.

Skills

Childcare qualification (level 2 minimum)

Experience in nursery setting

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join our team at Kido location: Kido Battersea Nursery & Preschool, Malvern House, 2A Palmer Road, London, SW11 4GJ. We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK we run 18 Ofsted-rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in London and Windsor, and we’re still growing! 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.

What we offer

The Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £29,000 for full time, 40 hours per week.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• £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 Deputy 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 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. We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than greatness, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. You’ll take ownership of your room alongside the Room Leader, taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences for the children to thrive. 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) standards 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. You’ll showcase the Kido values and standards through leading by example and step up in your Room Leaders absence to ensure your room remains outstanding, welcoming and supportive. 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 Deputy Room Leader role you’ll already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 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 Educator and may already be a Deputy Room Leader within a nursery setting. 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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