Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Room Leader to join our team at our Greenwich nursery: 65 Banning Street, London, SE10 0YH.
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.
What we offer
The Nursery Room Leader role offers a salary of up to
£31,000
for full-time, 40 hours per week, which can be worked over 4 or 5 days Monday to Friday. 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
70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
Industry-leading enhanced parental leave
£500 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
We 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 entails
Welcome 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. Your role will primarily include:
Taking full ownership of your room, transforming learning outcomes into inspiring classroom experiences
Being 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
Ensuring the educators in your classroom take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and supporting them in setting goals for each child
Be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth, development and progress of your team
With a hands-on approach and great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery
Effectively communicating with parents, children and colleagues to deliver the best experience possible
You'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements, ensuring 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 for
For 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 Lead.
You will be an experienced Level 3 Educator and may already be a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader.
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.
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Greenwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential) (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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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.
What we offer
The Nursery Room Leader role offers a salary of up to
£31,000
for full-time, 40 hours per week, which can be worked over 4 or 5 days Monday to Friday. 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
70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
Industry-leading enhanced parental leave
£500 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
We 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 entails
Welcome 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. Your role will primarily include:
Taking full ownership of your room, transforming learning outcomes into inspiring classroom experiences
Being 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
Ensuring the educators in your classroom take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and supporting them in setting goals for each child
Be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth, development and progress of your team
With a hands-on approach and great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within our nursery
Effectively communicating with parents, children and colleagues to deliver the best experience possible
You'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements, ensuring 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 for
For 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 Lead.
You will be an experienced Level 3 Educator and may already be a Room Leader or Deputy Room Leader.
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.
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Greenwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential) (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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