Deputy Room Leader - Isleworth

TN United Kingdom; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kido International Nursery & Preschool is seeking a Deputy Room Leader in Isleworth to support the Room Leader and create inspiring learning experiences for children. The role offers a salary of up to £29,000 per year, alongside generous benefits including childcare discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

Your birthday off

70% childcare discount at Kido

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Annual performance-based pay raises

Career progression opportunities

Company events and social gatherings

Healthcare cash plan

Early pay access via Hastee app

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Educator, preferably as a Deputy Room Leader.
• Alignment with core values: Listen, Learn, Lead.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Share ownership of your room alongside the Room Leader.
• Lead team to plan and implement activities aligned with EYFS standards.
• Assess and record children's progress.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Child Development

Education

Relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum

Job description

Job Description: Deputy Room Leader - Isleworth, Isleworth

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 International Nursery & Preschool Isleworth, located at 30A The Grove, Isleworth, TW7 4JU.

We operate internationally in India, USA, and the UK. Our UK nurseries are all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, based in London and Windsor. We are growing rapidly, opening 1-2 new nurseries each year. Our curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe in a mix of free and structured play, engaging environments, and loving care to provide a solid foundation for early childhood development. More about our nurseries can be found at https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/.

What we offer

The role offers a salary of up to £29,000 for full-time, 40 hours per week. Benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Your birthday off
• 70% childcare discount at Kido (subject to availability)
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Annual performance-based pay raises
• Career progression opportunities
• Company events and social gatherings
• Healthcare cash plan
• Early pay access via Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Cycle to work scheme

We support your development to help you grow within our expanding nursery group.

Role Responsibilities

As Deputy Room Leader, you’ll embody our values and support our culture. You will:

• Share ownership of your room alongside the Room Leader, creating inspiring learning experiences for children
• Lead your team to plan and implement activities aligned with EYFS standards and Kido curriculum
• Support educators in observing, assessing, and setting goals for children
• Lead by example, especially in the Room Leader’s absence, maintaining high standards and a welcoming environment
• Utilize indoor and outdoor spaces to foster curiosity and exploration
• Assess and record children's progress, celebrating their achievements
• Create a nurturing environment respecting each child's background, culture, and needs

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant childcare qualification, Level 2 minimum (details here)
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Experience as an Educator, preferably as a Deputy Room Leader
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to provide details of unspent convictions if shortlisted; compliance with Safer Recruitment procedures

Next Steps

If you’re ready to join Kido and develop your career, apply today. Our Talent Partners will contact you for the next steps. For more information, visit our careers page or our LinkedIn.

All roles involving contact with children require safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and barred list check, in accordance with legal requirements and our safeguarding policies.