Deputy Nursery Room Leader

1 week ago

Barnet, Greater London, United Kingdom Kido Full time £29,000 per year

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do As a Deputy 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. 

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We're looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join our team at Kido location: Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UE - (Launching Early 2026)

What we offer

The Deputy Room Leader role offers a salary range of up to £29,000 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
  • 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
  • £1000 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 we're looking for

  • For the Early Years Deputy Room Leader role you'll already hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 2 minimum. To find out what quals count visit  
  • Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead 
  • You will be an experienced Educator and may already be a Deputy Room Leader within a nursery setting
  • 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 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.

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Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order & 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 here.

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.
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*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.

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