(Launching Jan 2026) Baby Room Leader-Barnes

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in early years education is seeking a Baby Room Leader for their new nursery in Barnes, London. The ideal candidate will manage a room, plan activities, and support children's development within a nurturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including childcare discounts and career progression opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% childcare discount at Kido

Annual pay raises based on performance

Career progression opportunities

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Level 3 Educator, ideally as a Room Leader or Deputy.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage your room and plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee observations and assessments.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Childcare Management

Activity Planning

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

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23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our team at Kido location:

PRIESTS BRIDGE, SW14 8TA (Launching Jan 2026)

We are an international organization 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 are expanding with 1-2 new nurseries opening annually. At Kido, we blend practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches, offering a unique curriculum for 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 years. Learn more at https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

What we offer

The Room Leader position offers a salary up to £31,000 for full-time, 40 hours/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 referral bonus
• Annual pay raises based on performance
• Career progression opportunities
• Company events, awards, and social activities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Early pay access via the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources
• Cycle to work scheme

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

Role responsibilities

As a Room Leader, you'll embody our values—Listen, Learn, Lead—and serve as a role model. You’ll manage your room, plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS and our curriculum, and oversee observations and assessments. You'll foster a nurturing environment, utilize indoor and outdoor spaces effectively, and communicate with parents and colleagues to deliver exceptional experiences. You'll also be responsible for tracking children's progress and celebrating their achievements, respecting their backgrounds and individual needs.

Qualifications and qualities

• Level 3 childcare qualification or higher (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england)
• Alignment with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Experience as a Level 3 Educator, ideally as a Room Leader or Deputy
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Willingness to disclose unspent convictions and undergo DBS checks as part of Safer Recruitment

Next steps

If you're ready to join Kido and develop your career, apply today. Our Talent Partners will contact you for the next stages.

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed
• Careers: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment

All roles involving contact with children require disclosure of criminal history, with checks against the DBS. Successful candidates will undergo thorough background checks to ensure safeguarding.