Nursery Room Leader

Position Overview

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Nursery 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. The role is based at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Tooting, St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Road, Tooting, CR4 2BD
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You’ll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and experience leading in an Early Years setting.
• Level 2 qualifications in English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our 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 careersool.

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service.
• Your birthday off.
• 100% free childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply).
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus.
• Free staff lunches.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• 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.
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.

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 one of the following resources.

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 text

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.

We specialise in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.