Nursery Practitioner

Emperor Nurseries; Hertford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing-on bonus

Paid CPD

Uniform

Referral bonuses

Generous annual leave

Staff socials

Job summary

Tiny Toes Nursery Club, Hertford, independent family-run setting, is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our close-knit team. You will build strong relationships with children and families, plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS, and contribute to safeguarding and welfare.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, a signing-on bonus, paid training/CPD, uniform, referral bonuses, generous annual leave, and a friendly team culture where everyone is known by

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Understanding of child development and early years learning.
• Paediatric First Aid certification or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Be a Key Person: build strong relationships with children and families.
• Join the leadership team at Tiny Toes Hertford.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.

Skills

EYFS

Safeguarding

Child development

Paediatric First Aid

DBS check

Job description

Tiny Toes Nursery Club – Hertford
Independent | Family-run | Curiosity Approach

Tired of your existing nursery? Want to feel valued, known by name, and part of a close-knit team? Looking for a role as a Nursery Practitioner or possibly even to step up to a Deputy Head of Room Role?

Tiny Toes Nursery Club is a cosy, independent nursery that’s been at the heart of Hertford since 2003. Following a recent expansion, we’re growing— and we’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our family.

Why The Tiny Toes Nursery Club?

• Independent & family-run: supportive leadership, open-door culture, everyone knows your name.
• Child-centred practice: Curiosity Approach inspired, with real-world, open-ended resources.
• Beautiful setting: freshly refurbished rooms and a homely, nurturing environment.
• Great team culture: we celebrate wins and have fun together (yes—Topgolf, clay-pigeon days, Escape rooms and more!).
• Competitive package: strong salary, signing-on bonus (£), paid training/CPD, uniform, referral bonuses, generous annual leave and staff socials.

The Role

• Be a Key Person: build strong relationships with children and families.
• Join the leadership team at Tiny Toes Hertford
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Promote excellent safeguarding and welfare at all times.
• Observe, assess, and record learning (online systems) to support next steps.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a calm, enabling environment.
• Contribute ideas—we love initiative and creativity!

About You

• Sound knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development.
• Warm, positive communicator who thrives in a small, supportive team.
• Organised, reflective, and excited by continuous improvement/CPD.
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to complete).
• Right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS required (we can support if needed).

Hours & Pay

• Full-time (typically 4 days a week, between Monday–Friday, between 8am–6pm, open to Flexible hours as well.
• Salary: competitive, dependent on experience + signing-on bonus (£)
• Role based at Tiny Toes Nursery Club, Hertford

Safeguarding & Inclusivity

We are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. All offers are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check. We’re an equal opportunities employer—everyone is welcome at Tiny Toes.