Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Room Leader and Third in Charge to join our team at Kido Elephant Park, 3 Bodley Wy, London SE17 1FN
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. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/
What we offer
The Room Leader and Third in Charge role offers a salary range of up to £31,000 for full time, 40 hours per week. 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)
• £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 and Third in Charge 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 and Third in Charge you’ll be more than just a leader; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.
We set the bar high, aiming for nothing less than greatness and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. You’ll take full ownership of your room, taking learning outcomes and transforming them into inspiring classroom experiences. As Third in Charge you’ll hold responsibility for the whole nursery when the Manager and Deputy Manager are absent. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and influence the rest of the nursery team. On these occasions you’ll be the go to for any safeguarding concerns or queries and you’ll need a presence across all rooms.
You’ll be 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. You’ll ensure the educators in your classroom take ownership of observing and assessing their key children and you’ll support them in setting goals for each child. But it’s not just about the children - you’ll be a role model for excellence, accountable for your team following standards and driving the growth, development and progress of your team.
You’ll be an integral part of setting the stage for curiosity and exploration, utilising both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a hands-on approach and with great attention to detail, you’ll deliver exceptional experiences throughout the children's learning journeys within your nursery. An ability to effectively communicate with parents, children and colleagues will empower you to deliver the best experience possible.
We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By aligning to our systems of observation you'll ensure 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. To find out what qualifications count visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
• You will be an experienced Room Leader within a nursery setting and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• 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 tea M

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, Part-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:

• Elephant & Castle, Greater London: 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