Job Description

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) Annual flu vaccination Discounted gym membership Enhanced employee assistance programme Benenden Healthcare (optional) Bike2Work Scheme
For more information about the role, please email careers@stmaryscolchester.org.uk

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,708.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2025