Toddler Room Leader - Bethnal Green

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group as a Room Leader, where your passion for early years education will flourish. In this dynamic role, you will take ownership of your classroom, creating an engaging and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you'll ensure that each child's unique needs are met while aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage and Kido's innovative curriculum. With a commitment to your professional growth and a supportive culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners and advance your career in a thriving organization.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

70% off childcare at Kido

£500 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum.
• Experience as a Level 3 Educator or Room Leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Transform learning outcomes into engaging classroom experiences.

Skills

Childcare Management

Team Leadership

Early Years Education

Communication Skills

Education

Childcare Qualification Level 3

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: Kido International Nursery & Preschool Bethnal Green, Earl Haig Hall, St Peter's Mission Hall, 56 Warner Pl, London E2 7DA.

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.

What we offer:

• 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 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 the Room Leader role entails:

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, taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences. You'll 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.

What we're looking for:

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

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.

Safer Recruitment:

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.