Overview
Nursery Nurse
Location: Building Blocks Kindergarten, Bourne, Lincolnshire (part of the Kindred Nurseries group)
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £12.50-£13.20 per hour (£26,200 - £27,667.20 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
What You’ll Need
* Essential: A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
* Essential: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (if applying for a qualified role)
* Essential: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with best practices in early years education
* Essential: A positive, can-do attitude towards problem solving
* Desirable: Previous experience working in an Early Years setting
* Desirable: Current paediatric first aid certificate
* Desirable: Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given)
* Desirable: 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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