About this role
Job Title: Baby Room Specialist
Key Information
Location: Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom, Greater London, BR6 0EJ Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round Salary: £14.80 – £15.50 per hour (£31,020.80 - £32,488 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 Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, 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 weaningPromote and model best practice in attachment, bonding, and emotional developmentModel and monitor safe carrying and handling of babiesWork closely with your team to create a shared vision for the baby roomMaintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environmentSupervise, support, and allocate tasks and responsibilities within the teamSupport new starter inductions, welcoming them into the Kindred familyCarry out supervisions, one-to-one meetings, and performance management where requiredDeputise in the absence of senior management *as requiredConduct nursery tours confidently with prospective parentsAct as a key holder for the nursery *as requiredKeep 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 twoStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailGood time management and ability to meet deadlinesA commitment to providing outstanding customer service Desirable
Experience in a leadership or senior rolePaediatric First Aid CertificateSafeguarding 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 belongingCareer Development: Clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorshipWork-Life Balance: Structured hours and a supportive working environmentCompetitive Pay & Benefits: Regularly benchmarked salaries and generous benefitsAward-Winning Family: A company that values recognition, growth, and team success91.71% of our team would recommend Kindred as a great place to work Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play sessionA supervised ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe practice with childrenBackground 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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