Nursery Nurse

<p><strong>Nursery Nurse</strong></p><p><strong>Key Information</strong><strong>Location</strong>: Royston, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire SG8 7HG<strong>Contract Type</strong>: Full-time <strong>Contract Length</strong>: Permanent<strong>Salary</strong>: £13.00-£13.70 per hour (£27,248 - £28,715.20 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong>Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access</p><p><strong>Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and working in a role where you can have fun, be creative, and help develop little minds? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.</p><p>Due to a new opportunity, we're excited to welcome a Nursery Nurse to our friendly and dedicated team in Royston, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom <strong>.</strong> Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.</p><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong>:</p><p>A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare</p><p>Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role).</p><p>A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with best practices in early years education</p><p>A positive, can-do attitude towards problem solving.</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong>:</p><p>Previous experience working in an Early Years setting</p><p>Current paediatric first aid certificate</p><p>Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given)</p><p>Current food hygiene certificate</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><p>As a Qualified Nursery Nurse, you will:</p><p>Work as part of a team and provide a home from home environment for all children</p><p>Keep and maintain accurate records and reports</p><p>Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines</p><p>Support the Room Leader to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and Education across the setting</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues</p><p>Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for the children to learn, play, explore and develop</p><p>Maintain a homely environment for all children, which is clean and organised</p><p>Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play</p><p>Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations</p><p>Be always available for your Key Children, having a responsibility for your children's care and development</p><p>Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face to face meetings or report writing</p><p>Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures</p><p>Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm</p><p><strong>Why Join Kindred?</strong></p><p>At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a <strong>family</strong>.</p><p><strong>Supportive Culture</strong> - Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.<strong>Career Development</strong> - Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.<strong>Work-Life Balance</strong> - Enjoy structured working hours and flexible shift options</p><p><strong>Competitive Pay & Benefits</strong> - We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.<strong>Award-Winning Family</strong> - Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews</strong>: Rolling interviews</p><p><strong>Expected Start Date</strong>: ASAP</p><p>Our process includes:</p><ol><li>A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery</li><li>'Stay and Play' session to observe you working with children fully supervised</li><li>Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy</li></ol><p><strong>Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?</strong></p><p>To apply for the Qualified Nursery Nurse position with us, please click the "<strong>Quick Apply</strong>" button complete the application form and include your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.</p><p>We aim to respond to all applicants within 2-5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!</p><p>As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p><p>IND1</p><p>ROL</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?RINZcmghf3eEdqtqbAKZRinCg65rZrCZx" width="0" height="0" />