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 Tooting, St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Rd, Mitcham CR4 2BDWe 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 offerThe 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 serviceYour birthday off70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)£500 refer a friend bonusEnhanced sick payAnnual performance-related pay increasesBrilliant career progression opportunitiesCompany awards, celebrations and team social eventsAccess to a healthcare cash planEarly access to pay through the Hastee appPerkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailersYour wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hubCycle to work schemeWe 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 entailsWelcome 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, 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. You’ll ensure the educators in your classroom take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and you’ll support them in setting goals for each child. But it’s not just about the children - you’ll be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth, development and progress of your team.You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and with great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery. An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible.We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated.We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities and medical history. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.What we’re looking forFor 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 LeadYou will be an experienced Level 3 Educator and may already be a Room Leader or Deputy Room LeaderYou must hold the right to work in the UKIf 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 careers@kido.school
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