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.
How to Apply
Message on Indeed OR
Email your CV to [email protected]
Or call Karina on 01992 589020 for a friendly chat.
If you want to be part of our next chapter—and come to work where you can genuinely have fun—let’s talk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work till 6pm at least 4 days a week? (Start times can be flexible)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- childcare qualifications? (e.g. Level 2 / 3 - not mandatory) (preferred)
Location:
- Hertford SG14 1PL (preferred)
Work Location: In person