Deputy Room Leader - Tooting

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery group as a Deputy Room Leader, where you'll inspire children through engaging activities and ensure high-quality care. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates each child's unique journey. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive culture, Kido is committed to your development and well-being.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% off childcare

£500 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum.
• Experienced Educator, possibly already a Deputy Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead the room team to plan and execute engaging activities.
• Ensure educators observe and assess children's progress.
• Create a nurturing environment catering to individual needs.

Skills

Childcare

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

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:

Kido International Nursery & Preschool Tooting, St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Rd, Mitcham CR4 2BD

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. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

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

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]

Connect with us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kidolondon/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidolondon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7...

Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

• If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website
  
  

Unlock -http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848

• 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) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check

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