Pre-school Room Leader - Crouch End

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 Crouch End, located at Earl Haig Hall, 18 Elder Ave, London N8 9DE.

We are an international organization operating in India, USA, and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted, based in London and Windsor. We are growing rapidly, opening 1-2 new nurseries each year! At Kido, we blend practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches, with a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a mix of free and structured play, an engaging environment, and love and care provide a strong foundation for children’s early years.

What we offer

The Room Leader role offers a salary of up to £32,000 for full-time, 40 hours per week. Benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Your birthday off
• 70% childcare discount at Kido (subject to availability)
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance pay increases
• Career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations, and social events
• Healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay via the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance program and wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

We support our team’s development to prepare you for future roles within the nursery group.

Role responsibilities

As a Room Leader, you will embody our values and lead your team to deliver inspiring learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Kido curriculum. You will oversee planning, observation, and assessment of children, support team development, and ensure high standards of care and education. Your role involves creating a nurturing environment, engaging indoor and outdoor activities, and maintaining effective communication with parents and colleagues. You will play a key part in observing and celebrating each child’s progress, respecting individual backgrounds and needs.

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 childcare qualification or higher
• Aligned with our core values: Listen, Learn, Lead
• Experience as a Level 3 Educator, possibly as a Room Leader or Deputy
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo background checks, including DBS

Next steps

If you’re ready to join Kido and build a rewarding career, apply today. Our Talent Partners will contact you for the next steps. For questions, reach out via our social media or careers page.

Safer Recruitment

All roles involving contact with children require background checks. We adhere to safer recruitment policies to ensure children’s safety. Shortlisted candidates will need to disclose unspent convictions and undergo DBS checks. For guidance on disclosures, contact Nacro or Unlock. Kido is committed to safeguarding and expects successful candidates to pass pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.