Nursery Room Leader - Barnes - New Launch

Kido; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in London is seeking a Room Leader to take ownership of a new nursery and create inspiring classroom experiences. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience in a leadership role. This position offers a salary of up to £31,000 and includes various benefits such as childcare discounts, annual leave, and performance-related pay increases.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% off childcare at Kido

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Performance-related pay increases

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum.
• Experienced Level 3 Educator or prior experience as Room Leader.
• Must hold the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the classroom and learning outcomes.
• Transform learning outcomes into inspiring classroom experiences.
• Be an ambassador for Kido's values and culture.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Understanding of Early Years framework

Aligning with core values

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a 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 full ownership of your room, taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences.

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 brand NEW nursery located in Barnes: PRIESTS BRIDGE, SW14 8TA (Launching Jan 2026)

What we offer

The Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £31,000 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
• 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £1000 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 we’re looking for

• For the Early Years Room Leader role you’ll already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 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 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 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

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed

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Careers page: 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.

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 – contact information is provided

*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.