Job Ref No. ECC559452-10S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: 12.75-13.25
Position Start Date: 05/01/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/11/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 25/11/25  

Job Description

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Part-Time Early Years Practitioner

Christchurch Preschool, Colchester CO3 3AT
£13.25 (Level 3) per hour or
£12.75 (Level 2) per hour
23.25 Hours, Monday (08:30-16:15), Tuesday (08:30-16:15) and Thursday (08:30-16:15)
Permanent

Your Responsibilities

To deliver safe, high-quality education and care for early years children.
To act as a key worker for children and document the development of children through Tapestry.
To implement early years policies.
To ensure that all statutory, legal and setting obligations are followed and met.

These are set out in detail in the job description.

You will need:

A qualification in early years' education and childcare qualification or equivalent, preferably at Level 3, or with a commitment to study to Level 3.

About Us

Christchurch Preschool is a 30-place independent charity-run preschool situated within Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester. We aim to provide quality early years education for two and a half years old and above. We are proud of our committed, caring, and experienced practitioners. We regard staff as our greatest asset and seek to be a supportive employer. As a charity, we aim to bring together the local community and support young children and their families. To achieve this we seek to continue to grow and develop our early years' provision; aspiring towards outstanding.

We will offer you:

a competitive wage
free Enhanced DBS Check
free training opportunities and CPD
free onsite parking
To find out more:

For an informal discussion only, please contact Sophie Bacon, Chair of Trustee on 07776155013 or Rachel Hawes, Preschool Manager on 01206 541959.

How to apply:

Please apply with a short cover letter and completed application addressed to Sophie Bacon, Chair of Trustees: admin@christchurch-preschool.co.uk

Closing date:

Midday, Tuesday 18th November
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25th November

Start Date: 5th January

Christchurch Preschool is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its children, families, and staff. All staff and volunteers are required to have an enhanced DBS check to ensure their suitability and undertake safeguarding training.

Information about the School

Christchurch Preschool is a 24 place independent preschool situated within Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester. Our aim is to provide quality early years educations from two and a half years old and above. We are proud of our committed, caring and experienced practitioners. We regard staff as greatest asset and seek to be a supportive employer. As a charity our aim is to bring together the local community and support young children and their families. To achieve this we seek to continue to grow and develop our early years provision; aspiring towards outstanding.

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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Information about the school

Contact Information

Sophie Bacon
Christ Church
Ireton Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3AT
Telephone: 07776155013
Email: admin@christchurch-preschool.co.uk

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