OverviewKido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We''re looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join our team at Kido location:

Kido Nursery and Preschool Golders Green Road - 131 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 8HJ .

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 by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/

Base pay rangeThe Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £29,000 for full time, 40 hours per week.

What we offerThe Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £29,000 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 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 - we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub

Cycle to work scheme

ResponsibilitiesWelcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Deputy 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.

We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than greatness, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. You''ll take ownership of your room alongside the Room Leader, taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences for the children to thrive.

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) standards 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. You''ll showcase the Kido values and standards through leading by example and step up in your Room Leaders absence to ensure your room remains outstanding, welcoming and supportive.

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.

Qualifications

For the Early Years Deputy Room Leader role you''ll already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum. To find out what quals count visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead

You will be an experienced Educator and may already be a Deputy Room Leader within a nursery setting

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. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

Application processWhat’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

Safer RecruitmentKido 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. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

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. This self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and 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.

LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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