
Location
Kido International Nursery & Preschool New Malden, 8-10 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4QE - NEW LAUNCH 2026!
Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Salary
£28,000 to £33,000 per annum
About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As Nursery Room Leader, you will be more than just a leader; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a remarkable career within a fast-growing international company. You will lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding care and education, ensuring the highest standards for the children in your room. Join us and be part of an exciting new nursery launch in 2026, shaping the future of early years education at Kido.
Experience
Proven experience working within management in Early Years settings is essential.
About you
You are passionate about early years education and leadership, committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment. You value career growth and are motivated to contribute to a fast-growing nursery group that champions professional development and wellbeing.
Qualifications
A relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 minimum is required. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, including functional skills, are also mandatory if the Level 3 qualification was obtained after 2014.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability and T&Cs)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free staff lunches
- 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
- Confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub access
- Cycle to work scheme
Additional Information
Sponsorship applications are not supported at this time. All posts involving direct contact with children require enhanced DBS and barred list checks as part of safer recruitment practices to ensure the welfare and safeguarding of children.
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