Room Leader and Third in Charge - Wandsworth

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 teamat Kido Wandsworth. The address for this nursery is: Unit 3B.04, Ram Quarter, Wandsworth High St, SW18 1TH

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK we run 14 Ofsted-rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in London and Windsor, and we’re still growing! 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. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting

What we offer

The Room Leader and Third in Charge role offers a salary range of up to £29,000 for full time, 40 hours per week. This particular role is a maternity cover position but as a growing nursery group we're likely to have permanent roles arise once you're working for us. 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 also 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 progression 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 our 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.
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
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.