(Launching Jan 2026) Baby Room Leader-Nine Elms

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early years education is seeking a Room Leader for their new nursery in Nine Elms, London. This role involves leading a team to create nurturing learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in early years education, embodying the company's core values of listening, learning, and leading.

Benefits

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

Your birthday off

70% childcare discount

Performance pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification or higher required.
• Experience as a Level 3 Educator or Room Leader preferred.
• Alignment with core values: Listen, Learn, Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and create inspiring learning experiences.
• Observe and assess children, support goal setting.
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Childcare

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

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23.05.2025

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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:

3-27 WILCOX ROAD, London, SW8 2XA (Launching Jan 2026)

We are international, 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’re growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches with a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe in a mix of free and structured play, engaging environments, and love and care to build strong foundations for children. Find out more at https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

What we offer

The Room Leader role offers a salary up to £31,000 for full-time, 40 hours/week. Benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Your birthday off
• 70% childcare discount (subject to availability)
• £500 referral bonus
• Performance pay increases
• Career progression opportunities
• Awards, celebrations, social events
• 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 prepare you for future roles in our growing group.

Role responsibilities

As a Room Leader, you'll embody our values, lead your team, and create inspiring learning experiences aligned with EYFS and our curriculum. You'll observe and assess children, support goal setting, and ensure standards are met. You'll foster curiosity through indoor and outdoor activities, communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, and record progress to celebrate achievements. Your role is vital in creating a nurturing environment respecting each child's background and needs.

What we’re looking for

• 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, possibly as a Room Leader or Deputy
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to disclose unspent convictions and pass DBS checks as part of our Safer Recruitment process

Next steps

If you're ready to join Kido and build a rewarding career, apply today. Our Talent Partners will contact you for the next steps.

Links: LinkedIn, Careers page

Safer Recruitment: All roles involving contact with children require checks, including DBS and barred list verification, in line with legal requirements. You will need to disclose any unspent convictions before interview, and your details will be checked against the DBS database before employment is confirmed. For advice on disclosures, contact legal professionals or organizations like Nacro or Unlock.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Our recruitment process includes thorough checks to prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children.