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Job Ref No. ECC429910-25 Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: £27,309 Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent Application Close: 06/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: agreed on application 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 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners with Room Leader responsibility, 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@. 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 SchoolAt 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 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. DocumentsPlease be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Hannah Draper Hobbs Cross Road, Old Harlow Essex, CM17 0NJTelephone:01279 429910 ext 1 Email:h.draper@NURSERY NURSE/PRACTITIONER Prince Avenue Academy & Nursery, Westcliff-on-Sea Closing: 23/05/2025 Midday Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Practitioner Level 3 Newhall Primary Academy, Harlow Closing: 23/05/2025 Midday Early Years Educator Elm Hall Primary School part of Attain Academy Partnership, Witham Closing: 30/05/2025 Midnight#J-18808-Ljbffr