Baby Room Specialist

Kindred Nurseries; Wheathampstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wheathampstead is seeking a Baby Room Specialist who will support and guide staff and parents on baby development, promote best practices, and maintain a safe nurturing environment. You must have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and experience working with children under two. This full-time role offers competitive pay and career development in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about early childhood education, apply today!

Benefits

Birthday Off

Cashback Healthcare Plan

50% Childcare Discount

Pension Discovery

Learning platform Access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged under two.
• Experience in a leadership or senior role preferred.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide staff and parents on baby development.
• Promote best practices in emotional development.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good time management

Commitment to outstanding customer service

Education

Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Job Title and Key Information

Job Title: Baby Room Specialist

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, AL4 8BW

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round

Salary: £13.25 – £14.00 per hour (£27,772 – £29,344 per annum, full-time equivalent)

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

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.

Are 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 year’s 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!

We are excited to introduce a brand-new senior leadership position within our nursery in St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. This Baby Room Specialist role has been created for someone with in-depth knowledge and understanding of baby development and behaviour, and a genuine passion for supporting children aged two years and under.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop this leadership role, sharing your expertise while helping to build an outstanding baby room environment. You will play a key role in guiding practice, supporting your team, and educating parents on the incredible early development journey of babies.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Baby Room Specialist, you will:

• Support, educate, and guide staff and parents on baby development and milestones, including sleep and safe sleeping, feeding, nutrition, and weaning
• Promote and model best practice in attachment, bonding, and emotional development
• Model and monitor safe carrying and handling of babies
• Work closely with your team to create a shared vision for the baby room
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Supervise, support, and allocate tasks and responsibilities within the team
• Support new starter inductions, welcoming them into the Kindred family
• Carry out supervisions, one-to-one meetings, and performance management where required
• Deputise in the absence of senior management, as required
• Conduct nursery tours confidently with prospective parents
• Act as a key holder for the nursery, as required
• Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed in line with regulatory requirements

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification (or higher)
• Experience working with children aged under two
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• A commitment to providing outstanding customer service

Desirable

• Experience in a leadership or senior role
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding and Child Protection training (full training will be provided)
• Food Hygiene Certificate

Why Join Kindred?

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork, and belonging
• Career Development: Clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship
• Work-Life Balance: Structured hours and a supportive working environment
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Regularly benchmarked salaries and generous benefits
• Award-Winning Family: A company that values recognition, growth, and team success
• 91.71% of our team would recommend Kindred as a great place to work

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

1. Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session
2. A supervised ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe practice with children
3. 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.