Zero Hour Nursery Nurse / Kindergarten Practitioner Level 3

St Mary’s Colchester; West Bergholt; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded independent school in West Bergholt is seeking an enthusiastic Zero Hour Nursery Practitioner to join their growing Kindergarten. Candidates must possess a Level 3 childcare qualification and demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships with children, parents, and staff. The role involves maintaining high customer service standards while participating in the school's life. Applications should be submitted promptly as interviews are on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Pleasant working location and grounds

Lunch available during term-time

Staff discount for school fees

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Bike2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual.
• Willingness to uphold high standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Join the Kindergarten team serving children aged 2 to 5 years.
• Maintain excellent customer service and school standards.
• Participate in the life of the school and its activities.

Skills

Ability to develop effective relationships

Strong customer service orientation

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Salary Range:
£12.67 per hour

Closing date for applications:
Friday 13th February 2026, 3pm

Interviews:
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as and when suitable applications are submitted so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible

Benefits:
Pleasant working location and grounds; lunch available during term-time; staff discount for school fees (subject to qualifying criteria); discounted gym membership; employee assistance programme; Bike2Work scheme

Preferred Candidate

Job Description

St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Zero Hour 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.A Level 3 childcare qualification is required, along with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents. St Mary’s is proud of its excellent customer service and expects all staff to maintain its high standards as well as participating in the life of the school.

To apply, please download and complete the Application form at the bottom of the Vacancies page, and return it to the school by email [e-mail] , or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary’s School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.

St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.