Zero Hour Nursery Nurse / Kindergarten Practitioner Level 3

Colchester Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local independent school in England seeks an enthusiastic Zero Hour Nursery Practitioner to join their growing Kindergarten. Responsibilities include providing full day care for children aged 2 to 5. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to high standards of service.

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

• A Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful Kindergarten and provide full day care for children aged from 2 to 5 years.
• Participate in the life of the school and uphold high standards.

Skills

Childcare Qualification Level 3

Ability to develop effective relationships

Excellent customer service

Job description

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 [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.