Zero Hour Nursery Nurse / Kindergarten Practitioner Level 3

Salary Range:
£12.67 per hour

Closing date for applications:
Friday 28th November 2025, 4pm

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

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 careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk, 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.