ZERO HOURS Nursery Nurse / Kindergarten Practitioner (Level 3) in West Bergholt

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 careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

To apply, please download and complete the application form 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.

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.

Mrs Molly Terry
91 Lexden Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3RB
Telephone: 01206 572544
Email: hr@stmaryscolchester.org.uk