Deputy Room Leader - Fulham

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

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is seeking a passionate Deputy Room Leader to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to lead a classroom, inspire children through engaging activities, and foster a nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and individual learning journeys. With a unique blend of educational approaches, you'll help shape the future of young learners while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes your career development. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

70% off childcare

£500 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum.
• Experience as an Educator or Deputy Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire classroom experiences for children.
• Plan and execute engaging activities aligned with EYFS standards.

Skills

Childcare

Team Leadership

Communication

Observation and Assessment

Education

Level 2 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 International Nursery & Preschool Fulham, 185 Estcourt Road, London, SW6 7HB.

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.

What we offer

The Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £29,000 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
• 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• 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

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. 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.
• 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.

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]

Safer Recruitment

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 (available upon request).