Nursery Room Leader - Streatham

Kido International; City of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in London seeks a Nursery Room Leader. You will manage nursery room activities, promote a vibrant culture, and lead childcare initiatives. Candidates must have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification and experience in Early Years settings. This full-time role offers a salary of £28,000 to £33,000 with numerous employee benefits including free childcare and performance bonuses.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years

100% free childcare

Up to £1,000 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

• Must hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum.
• Experience leading in an Early Years setting is essential.
• Level 2 qualifications in English required if level 3 obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Kido's values and culture.
• Manage and lead the nursery room activities.
• Ensure a safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare qualification level 3

Functional skills in English

Education

Relevant childcare qualification (minimum level 3)

Job description

Nursery Room Leader - Streatham

Location: Kido Streatham Nursery & Preschool

Department: Nursery

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

Overview

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. This role is based at Kido International Nursery & Preschool, 113 Blegborough Rd, London SW16 6DL.

What we’re looking for

For the Room Leader role, it is essential that you hold a 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.

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 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].

Benefits

The Room Leader role offers a salary range of £28,000 to £33,000, and is a full‑time, 40 hours per week position. By joining Kido you will get:

• 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 £1 000 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.

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*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.