Kido Imperial Wharf Nursery & Preschool

Nursery Room Leader

Kido Schools

Education

£28,000 - £34,000/Year

Full-time

Description

Location
Kido Imperial Wharf Nursery & Preschool, St Michaels Centre, Townmead Rd, London SW6 2SR

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 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. You will lead your team with the smooth running of day-to-day activities by communicating key information to team members and parents. Be a positive role model by inspiring outstanding teaching and learning every day. Lead your team’s performance reviews by giving supportive feedback, setting clear SMART goals, and encouraging growth and development. Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure the safety and welfare of all children is always prioritised and at the heart of everything we do. Lead an ambitious curriculum for your room, ensuring everyone strives for outstanding education delivery. Ensure the key person approach is well embedded in your room so every child has both a key person and a buddy key person. Take pride in your own development by accessing continued professional development opportunities and encouraging your team to do the same. This role offers the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company that champions career growth like no other.

Requirements

Experience
Experience working in early years or nursery settings is desirable but not explicitly stated. Enthusiasm for leadership and team management is essential.

About you
Passionate about early years education and committed to promoting a positive and inclusive culture. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a team. Dedicated to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children. Motivated to deliver outstanding teaching and learning. Committed to personal and professional development and encouraging the same in your team.

Qualifications
Relevant early years qualifications are expected for a Nursery Room Leader role. Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

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 terms)
- 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

Safer Recruitment
Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. Recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy to prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children.

Benefits

Lead your team with the smooth running of day-to-day activities by communicating key information to team members and parents Be a positive role model by inspiring outstanding teaching and learning every day Lead your team’s performance reviews by giving supportive feedback, setting clear SMART goals, and encouraging them to grow and reach their next steps Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) ensuring the safety and welfare of all children is always prioritised and at the heart of everything we do Lead an ambitious curriculum for your room making sure that everyone is striving for outstanding in their education delivery Ensure that the key person approach is well embedded in your room and every child also has both a key person and a buddy key person Take pride in your development by ensuring you access continued professional development opportunities and encourage your team to do so 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 [email protected] Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/ 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 01634 247350 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.

Expiry date: 11/12/2026

Nursery Room Leader

Company:

Kido Schools

Salary:

£28,000 - £34,000/Year

Job Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kido Imperial Wharf Nursery & Preschool