Nursery Third in Charge in Hitchin

Job Title: Third in Charge

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AB

Line Manager: Nursery Manager

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: Permanent

Salary: £14.00 – £15.50 per hour (£29,344 – £32,488 per annum full time 40 hour per week equivalent) + benefits

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 Fully Paid Sick Days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward Scheme, 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 – Inspire, Lead, and Make a DifferenceAre you passionate about shaping young minds and making a real impact on children\’s development? At Kindred, our Nursery practitioners play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences and building strong relationships with the children in your care.

We offer structured working hours, career progression opportunities, and ongoing training to help you grow as an early years professional. You\’ll work within a supportive, friendly team where your passion for early education is valued and nurtured.

If you\’re looking for a fulfilling role in a company that truly invests in its people, apply today!

About KindredKindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children\’s development during their early years.

Our Mission: Creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

Our Values:

Always Learning – Continuously seeking opportunities to develop yourself and others

Inspirational – Creating magic in every action

Family Feel – Making everyone feel part of our incredible family

What You\’ll Be DoingNursery Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, and Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education

Maintain an organised, safe, and stimulating nursery environment

Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room

Help build and maintain the nursery\’s reputation as the setting of choice for children and employees

Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines

Support and inspire your team of Room Leaders and Practitioners

Aid with induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family

Daily Duties

Provide a friendly approach with parents, carers, colleagues, and children

Ensure a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children to learn, play, and explore

Maintain a homely, clean, and organised environment

Implement inspiring activities for children to learn through play

Build relationships with Key Children and record their interests and achievements

Communicate with parents/carers via our Satchel app, face-to-face meetings, or reports

Follow company Policies and Procedures

Support safeguarding as a shared responsibility

Leadership Responsibilities

Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager

Work with your team to create a shared vision for the nursery

Lead by example and model good practice

Supervise, support, and allocate tasks to your team

Conduct regular supervision meetings to discuss team strengths and areas for improvement

Conduct interviews for internal and external applicants

Support new starter inductions and mentor new staff

Respond to complaints and concerns raised to the management team

Conduct nursery tours confidently, promoting available spaces

Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time

Ensure compliance with statutory guidelines, company policies, procedures, and risk assessments

Act as a key holder for the nursery

Other Responsibilities

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training, parent information sessions, and nursery functions

Support marketing events and activities, including those during evenings or weekends

What You\’ll Need

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail

Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

Experience in leading and managing a team

Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher

Sound knowledge of EYFS guidelines

Our Recruitment ProcessInterviews: Rolling

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session

A supervised \’Stay and Play\’ session to observe practice with children

Background checks including references, DBS, and qualification verification, in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy

Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?To apply for the Baby Room Specialist position, please click the Quick Apply button and submit your CV along with 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.

Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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