ZERO HOURS Nursery Nurse / Kindergarten Practitioner (Level 3)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A kindergarten in Colchester seeks a part-time Nursery Practitioner to join their successful team. This role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and involves caring for children aged 2 to 5 years. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to build effective relationships with colleagues, children, and parents. The position offers various benefits, including paid lunch breaks and a friendly working environment. Apply now to contribute to our commitment to excellent child care and education.

Benefits

Pleasant working grounds

Paid lunch break

Free parking on site

Staff discount for School fees

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated professional with a Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children aged 2 to 5 years.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.
• Plan and implement activities for children.

Skills

Ability to develop relationships

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-25 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £12.67 per hour

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 13/02/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis

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. 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.

Benefits of working for St Mary's Kindergarten are:

• 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)
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced employee assistance programme
• Benenden Healthcare (optional)
• Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about the role, please email [e-mail]

To apply, please download and complete the application form 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.

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.

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Mrs Molly Terry
91 Lexden Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3RB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]