Job Ref No. ECC8816010-16S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £12.75 per hour
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 21 September 2026  

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Job Description:

Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

Part Time, 2 days per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and energetic qualified Nursery Practitioner, who embraces outdoor learning, to join our friendly team here at Gosfield Nursery. Gosfield Nursery is based within Gosfield School, a co-educational independent school that caters for children from 2 to 18 years old.

The job role will require the candidate to drink pretend cups of tea, to fully anticipate going home covered in paint, glitter and mud, to be able to give reasons as to "why" anything and everything happens and to remember the words to every nursery rhyme possible. We are looking for someone with a huge heart who wants to ensure every child knows how special and important they are to our Gosfield family.

Gosfield Nursery is a term-time setting, with opening hours of 8am until 5pm.

Start date as soon as possible.

Closing Date: Friday 17th September 2026 at noon

Interviews will be held w/c 21st September 2026

Gosfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Benefits:

Company pension

Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Sara Bowles
Cut Hedge Park
Halstead Road, Gosfield
Essex, CO9 1PF
Telephone: 01787474040
Email: recruitment@gosfieldschool.org.uk