Deputy Room Leader - Tooting

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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 an international organization operating in India, USA, and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, located in London and Windsor. We are expanding, opening 1-2 new nurseries each year. At Kido, we integrate practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches into our unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe in a balanced approach of free and structured play, engaging environments, and loving care to provide a strong foundation for early childhood development. Learn more about our nurseries at https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

What we offer

The Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary of up to £29,000 for a full-time 40-hour week. Benefits include:

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

We support our team’s development to help you grow into future roles within our expanding nursery group.

Role responsibilities

As a Deputy Room Leader, you will embody our values and lead by example. You will co-manage your room alongside the Room Leader, ensuring high-quality learning experiences aligned with EYFS and our curriculum. You will observe, assess, and set goals for children, celebrate their achievements, and foster a nurturing environment that respects diversity. Your role involves planning indoor and outdoor activities that promote curiosity, exploration, and development, with excellent communication with parents and colleagues.

You will also support the team in maintaining outstanding standards and stepping in during the Room Leader’s absence, ensuring consistency and quality in care and education.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england)
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Experience as an educator, preferably as a Deputy Room Leader
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Ability to provide criminal record disclosures as part of our Safer Recruitment process

Next steps

Ready to join us? Apply today! Our Talent team will contact you for the next steps. Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed and learn more at https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment Notice

All roles involving contact with children require disclosure of unspent convictions, and successful candidates will undergo DBS checks. Our recruitment process aligns with safeguarding standards to ensure a safe environment for children.