Preschool Room Leader - Bethnal Green

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

Job summary

An innovative early years nursery in London seeks a Room Leader to oversee classroom activities, create engaging experiences, and support children's developmental journeys. The ideal candidate should have a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and experience as a Level 3 Educator. This role offers a salary up to £31,000 and various employee benefits including childcare discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% off childcare at Kido

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader preferred.
• Alignment with values: Listen, Learn, and Lead.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classroom activities and ensure educational standards.
• Engage with parents and assess children's progress.
• Create inspiring learning experiences aligned with the EYFS.

Skills

Relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum

Experience as a Level 3 Educator

Communication skills

Education

Childcare qualification, Level 3

Job description

Overview

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 International Nursery & Preschool, Bethnal Green, London.

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. We’re still growing with 1-2 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 on our website.

What we offer

The Room Leader role offers a salary 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 of 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 – 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.

Role responsibilities

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.

You’ll take full ownership of your room, translate learning outcomes into inspiring classroom experiences, and work with your team to plan, organise and deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Kido curriculum. You’ll ensure educators in your classroom observe and assess their key children and help them set goals for each child. You’ll be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team’s standards and the growth and progress of your staff.

You’ll enable curiosity and exploration in both indoor and outdoor spaces, delivering exceptional experiences throughout children’s learning journeys. Strong communication with parents, children and colleagues will help you deliver the best possible experience.

You’ll contribute to assessing and recording each child’s progress and achievements, aligning with our observation systems so no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated. We nurture each child’s unique journey, acknowledging diverse backgrounds, cultures, disabilities and medical histories. Your flexibility, insights and feedback will be valued as we push the boundaries of excellence in early years education.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. For qualification details visit the government site
• Values aligned with our three core values: Listen, Learn and Lead
• Experience as a Level 3 Educator; may already be a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted, provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment. An enhanced DBS check will be completed for joining staff.

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 guide you through the next steps.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at [e-mail].

Connect with us

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidolondon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7

Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safeguarding and recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We will process an Enhanced DBS check for anyone who joins the team. 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. The information you provide will be checked against the DBS before appointment. Our safer recruitment policy and further guidance are available upon request.