Deputy Room Leader - Chiswick

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

Job summary

A leading early years provider in London is seeking a Deputy Room Leader. The position offers a salary up to £29,000 for full-time work, with benefits including 20 days annual leave, child care discounts, and career progression. Responsibilities include supporting the Room Leader, creating engaging experiences for children, and effectively communicating with families. A relevant childcare qualification is required. Join a nurturing environment that values development and well-being.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

70% off childcare

£1000 refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must have experience as an Educator, preferably as a Deputy Room Leader.
• Must align with core values - Listen, Learn, Lead.
• Will undergo Safer Recruitment checks, including DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support Room Leader and create inspiring experiences for children.
• Observe and assess children to meet EYFS standards.
• Communicate effectively with parents, children, and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Childcare knowledge

Education

Relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum

Job description

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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:

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding, based in London and Windsor. We’re growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches with a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe in a mix of free and structured play, an engaging environment, and love, care, and attention to build a strong foundation for children. Find out more at our nurseries.

What we offer

The Deputy Room Leader role offers up to £29,000 for full-time, 40 hours/week. Benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Your birthday off
• 70% childcare discount (subject to availability)
• £1000 refer-a-friend bonus
• Performance-related pay increases
• Career progression opportunities
• Company events and social activities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Early pay access via the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Cycle to work scheme

We support your development to prepare you for future roles within our growing nursery group.

Role responsibilities

As a Deputy Room Leader, you’ll embody our values and support our culture. You’ll work with the Room Leader to ensure excellent learning outcomes, plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS standards, and support your team in observing and assessing children’s progress. You’ll lead by example, step in during the Room Leader’s absence, and foster a nurturing environment for exploration and learning. Effective communication with parents, children, and colleagues is essential to deliver exceptional experiences.

You’ll also be involved in assessing and recording children’s progress, celebrating milestones, and respecting each child's background and needs. Your flexibility, insights, and feedback are valued as we strive for excellence in early years education.

Qualifications and requirements

• Relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum. Details at Gov.uk
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Experience as an Educator, possibly as a Deputy Room Leader
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Will undergo background checks including DBS and provide unspent conviction details if shortlisted

Next steps

If you’re ready to join Kido, apply today. Our Talent Partners will contact you for the next stages.

Links: LinkedIn, Careers

Safer Recruitment

All roles involving contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain convictions are protected and not disclosed or considered. Details at the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates must disclose all unspent convictions before interview. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks. For advice on disclosure, contact Nacro or Unlock.

Kido is committed to safeguarding children. Our recruitment complies with safer recruitment policies, and pre-employment checks including DBS are mandatory.