Job Ref No. ECC0-32 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £27,435
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/05/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis
About the Role
St Mary's Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our very successful Kindergarten, which is growing due to increasing demand for places.
St Mary's offers full day care for children aged from 2 to 5 years of age.
Qualifications and Experience
* A Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
* Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Willingness to undergo enhanced child protection screening and safer recruitment checks.
Responsibilities
The role involves planning and delivering age‑appropriate activities for children aged 2‑5 years, maintaining high standards of customer service, and participating in the life of the school.
Benefits
* Pleasant working grounds and location with outdoor working
* Lunch available during term‑time
* Paid lunch break
* Set start/finish times for shifts
* Free parking on site
* Friendly team
* Opportunity to plan activities
* Staff uniform provided
* Staff discount for School fees (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Enhanced employee assistance programme including 24/7 helpline and counselling
* Bike2Work Scheme
Additional Information
St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Telephone: 01206 572544
Email: hr@stmaryscolchester.org.uk
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