Nursery Practitioner

Saint Nicholas School, Old Harlow
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Job Ref No. ECC429910-22S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £24,449 to £26,334
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 16/05/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: agreed on application Shortlisting Starts:  16/05/2025

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The Rocking Horse Nursery is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and professional practitioner to join our friendly and experienced team.

We are currently recruiting for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to be a part of our charming nursery set within the extensive grounds of St Nicholas School, Old Harlow.

The Rocking Horse Nursery provides care for children from 3 months of age, 51 weeks of the year. The setting consists of fully equipped individual rooms for each age range, a large dedicated outside space as well as the use of the beautiful school grounds and access to the petting animals on site.

The successful candidate must be able to:-

Distribute warm hugs as and when needed
Have the confidence to sing (in or out of tune) in front of a crowd
Whip up a mud pie in all weathers conditions
Drink pretend cups of tea with great enthusiasm
Create an inviting and stimulating environment for the children in their care
Be prepared to feel loved, special and to become an important person in the lives of many young children and their families.

Benefits include:-

Paid Christmas closure
Lunch provided (during term time)
Vast training opportunities, in house and external
Career progression
Uniform provided
Pension scheme
Occupational Health Wellbeing Service including Employee Assistance Programme
On-site parking.


If you feel that you have the skills and qualifications needed to contribute towards making our nursery outstanding, we would love to hear from you.

Full Time positions are based on 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Shifts are 8 hours in length per day.

For applicants preferring part time work, hours and shift patterns can be discussed.

Should you have any questions, please contact HR Manager, Hannah Draper , on 01279 429910 orh.draper@saintnicholasschool.net.

SAFEGUARDING

Saint Nicholas School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and other vulnerable groups and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers, where appropriate, will be required to complete our safer recruitment checks including qualifications; references; enhanced DBS and barred list; proof of identity; right to work in the UK; overseas, EEA and prohibition checks. New employees will be required to submit a Staff Self Declaration form (referring to disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 as amended in 2018).

Information about the School

At Saint Nicholas School, nestled amidst fifteen acres of picturesque grounds in Old Harlow, pupils embark on a journey of discovery through the years.

To find out more about our unique setting, please visit our website at www.saintnicholasschool.net

We look forward to receiving your application for any of the positions on offer here at Saint Nicholas School and at our on-site nursery, Rocking Horse Nursery

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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Contact Information

Hannah Draper
Hobbs Cross Road, Old Harlow
Essex, CM17 0NJ
Telephone: 01279 429910 ext 1
Email: h.draper@saintnicholasschool.net

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