Nursery Nurse
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Nursery Nurse
Key Information
Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire EN8 9NQ
Contract Type: Part-time Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£13.70 per hour (£27,248 - £28,715.20 full time equivalent salary 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
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.
Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Nursery Nurse to our friendly and dedicated team in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. 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.
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
As a Qualified Nursery Nurse, you will:
- 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 the children to learn, play, explore and develop
- Maintain a homely environment for all children, which 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 always available for your Key Children, having a responsibility for your children’s care and development
- Communicate with parents/carers through our Satchel app, face to face meetings or report writing
- Ensure that you understand and follow company Policies and Procedures
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility to protect children, parents, and staff from harm
Why Join Kindred?
At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.
Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours and flexible shift options
Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
- A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
- ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
- Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy
- Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Qualified Nursery Nurse position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button complete the application form and include 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. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!
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.
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⭐ Highlight your Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification prominently as this is essential for the role
📊 Quantify your Early Years experience: "Supported 12 Key Children aged 2-4, achieving 95% positive developmental outcomes"
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS knowledge and practical application in previous settings
🎯 Mention any experience with digital platforms like Satchel app for parent communication
🤝 Showcase your ability to build relationships with both children and parents through specific examples
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- •Implemented EYFS learning goals for 15 Key Children aged 2-4, achieving 98% positive developmental milestones through structured observations
- •Maintained accurate digital records using nursery management systems, completing 25+ weekly observations per child to track progress
- •Collaborated with Room Leader and 6-person team to deliver safe, stimulating environment serving 40+ children daily
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Nursery Nurse position at Kindred Nurseries in Cheshunt. With my Level 3 Childcare qualification and extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, I am well-equipped to support children's development in your nurturing environment.
My background in early years education has given me hands-on experience in implementing EYFS principles, maintaining detailed observation records, and building strong relationships with both children and their families. I am particularly drawn to Kindred's commitment to creating a 'home from home' environment where children can thrive.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in daily practice?
- ›What methods do you use to record and track children's observations and development?
- ›How would you handle a safeguarding concern in the nursery?
- ›Describe how you would plan age-appropriate activities for different developmental stages
- ›What experience do you have with parent communication apps like Satchel?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to manage challenging behaviour in a young child
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work closely with parents to support a child's development
- ›Give an example of how you've adapted your approach to meet an individual child's needs
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work as part of a team to resolve an issue
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a child was distressed at drop-off time
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to manage challenging behaviour in a young child
Describe a situation where you had to work closely with parents to support a child's development