Childcare jobs in United Kingdom

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Streatham, 113 Blegborough Rd, London SW16 6DL.

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum, and have experience working within management in Early Years.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
• Leadership skills suitable for the role as described.

• Salary range of £33,000 to £39,000 (plus discretionary bonus).
• Full time, 40 hours per week.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service.
• Your birthday off.
• 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability, T&C's apply).
• Up to £1,000 refer a friend bonus.
• Free Staff Lunches.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Annual performance‑related pay increases.
• Brilliant career progression opportunities.
• Company awards and celebrations.
• Access to a healthcare cash plan.
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app.
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing programme: confidential employee assistance programme and access to a wellness hub.

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 or see .

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.

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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. Successful candidates are expected to undergo pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

We specialise in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team (or one of our Talent Partners) who will take you through the next stages.

For any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@kido.school.

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