Nursery Room Leader - Battersea

Kido International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London seeks a Nursery Room Leader to lead a vibrant team and ensure a quality early years environment. The ideal candidate should hold a minimum level 3 childcare qualification and possess leadership experience in an Early Years setting. This full-time role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including free childcare and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free Childcare (Subject to availability)

Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Experience in Early Years settings is essential.
• Must possess leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery room and uphold Kido culture.
• Oversee daily activities and staff management.

Skills

Relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum

Experience leading in an Early Years setting

Leadership skills

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English (if applicable)

Job description

Nursery Room Leader - Battersea

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido Battersea Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £28,000 - £33,000 / year

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)

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

Kido are looking for a Nursery Room Leader to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Battersea, Malvern House, 2A Palmer Rd, Nine Elms, London SW11 4GJ. This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

What we’re looking for

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum and experience leading in an Early Years setting.
• Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
• Leadership skills as described in the job description above.

What’s next?

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

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail].

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 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
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment

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. Unlock – phone [phone] text 07824 113848. *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. 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.