Nursery Nurse

Kindred Education Ltd; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Tring, Hertfordshire is seeking a Qualified Nursery Nurse. This full-time permanent role involves creating a safe, stimulating environment for children, maintaining records, and supporting fellow staff members. Candidates should have a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification, knowledge of early years education, and a commitment to professional growth. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Birthday Off

Sick days

Cashback Healthcare Plan

Retail Discounts

Childcare Discount

Pension Discovery

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare required.
• Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is required for qualified roles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Model best practices in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Problem-solving attitude

Commitment to professional development

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Nursery Nurse

Location: Tring, Hertfordshire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50-£13.20 per hour (£26,200 - £27,667.20 full time equivalent, 40 hours per week, all year round)

Benefits: 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

Join the Kindred family – a place to grow, thrive, and make a difference.

What You’ll Need

• Essential:
  • A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role)
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with best practices in early years education
  • A positive, can-do attitude towards problem solving
• Desirable:
  • Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
  • Current paediatric first aid certificate
  • Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given)
  • Current food hygiene certificate

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work as part of a team and provide a home-from-home environment for all children
• Keep and maintain accurate records and reports
• Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Support the Room Leader to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting

Responsibilities

• Use a friendly approach with parents and carers, children, and colleagues
• Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children to learn, play, explore and develop
• Maintain a homely environment for all children that is clean and organised
• Implement interesting and inspiring activities for children to learn through play
• Build relationships with Key Children, record their interests and achievements through observations
• Be available for your Key Children, with responsibility for their care and development
• Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face-to-face meetings or report writing
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures
• Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm

Why Join Kindred?

• Supportive culture built on relationships, teamwork, and belonging
• Career development with clear progression, structured training, and mentorship
• Work-life balance with structured working hours and flexible shifts
• Competitive pay & benefits with bonuses, pensions, and paid leave
• Award-winning family that values recognition, personal growth, and team success

Our Recruitment Process

• Interviews: Rolling interviews
• Expected Start Date: ASAP
• Process includes:
  • Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay-and-play at the nursery (fully supervised)
  • Background checks, references, DBS, and qualification verification conducted per Safer Recruitment Policy

How to Apply

To apply for the Qualified Nursery Nurse position, click the "Quick Apply" button and complete the application form, including your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. As part of safeguarding, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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