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 International Nursery and Preschool in Wandsworth. We operate internationally (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 the Kido UK page.

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

LocationKido International Nursery and Preschool Wandsworth, Unit 3B, 04, 6 Barley Walk, High Street, London SW18 1UL

What we offer

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years of 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 - 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.

You''''ll take ownership of your room alongside the Room Leader, transforming learning outcomes into inspiring classroom experiences for the children to thrive. You will lead your room team to plan, organise and execute engaging activities that align with the EYFS standards and the Kido curriculum. You will support educators in observing and assessing their key children and setting goals for each child. You will model the Kido values and standards and step up in the Room Leader''''s 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 great attention to detail, you will deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children''''s learning journeys. Effective communication with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best possible experience.

We celebrate 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 will help ensure no milestone goes unnoticed and every achievement is celebrated.

We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child''''s background, culture, disabilities and medical history. Your flexibility, dedication and insights will be valued as we push the boundaries of excellence in early years education.

Qualifications

For the Early Years Deputy Room Leader role you will already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum. To find out what quals count visit the GOV.UK page on early-years qualifications achieved in England

Your values 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 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, email careers@kido.school.

Safer RecruitmentAll posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are ''protected'' and not subject to disclosure to employers. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions before the interview, and a DBS check will be completed for successful applicants.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, seek legal advice. More information on filtering and protected offences is available from the Ministry of Justice.

SenioritiesEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionEducation

IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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