(Launching Jan 2026) Preschool Room Leader-Nine Elms. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kido is inviting applications for the role of Room Leader in London. This position involves leading a team to provide engaging early years education, requiring at least a Level 3 childcare qualification. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £31,000 alongside a range of unique benefits, including generous leave and childcare discounts.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

70% off childcare at Kido

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Experience as a Level 3 Educator or Room Leader preferred.
• Alignment with Kido's values of Listen, Learn, and Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the room team to deliver high-quality early year experiences.
• Plan and organize activities aligned with the EYFS and Kido curriculum.
• Assess and record children's progress and achievements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Description

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

327 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 and are based in London and Windsor. Were still growing with 12 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 we offer

The Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to 31000 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 performancerelated 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 youll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What the 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 Room Leader youll be more than just a leader; youll 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. Youll take full ownership of your room taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences.

Youll 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) and the Kido curriculum. Youll ensure the educators in your classroom take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and youll support them in setting goals for each child. But its not just about the children youll be a role model for excellence accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth development and progress of your team.

Youll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a handson approach and with great attention to detail youll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the childrens 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 childs unique journey and youll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation youll 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 childs 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 were looking for

• For the Early Years Room Leader role youll already hold a relevant childcare qualification level 3 minimum. To find out what quals count visit
• Your values will align with our 3 core values Listen Learn and Lead
• You will be an experienced Level 3 Educator and may already be a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader
• You must hold the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted youll 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

Whats next

If youre ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and well be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

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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 selfdisclosure 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.
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*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 preemployment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

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