Saint Nicholas School is a happy and successful school for around 500 boys and girls aged 3 months-16 years. The school is situated in attractive grounds in a delightful, rural setting. There is a friendly, supportive atmosphere in the school, and working conditions and facilities are excellent. The school is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping.
You will be joining a friendly, hard working school with a clear commitment to high achievement for all its pupils. Classes have a maximum of twenty pupils in Lower School and twenty-two in Middle and Upper School.
We can offer you:
a successful academic environment
well-motivated pupils
small class sizes
modern and plentiful resources
pleasant and spacious buildings
a variety of staff opportunities
teaching staff may contribute to APTIS pension scheme
support staff may contribute to NEST pension scheme
occupational health scheme including Employee Assistance Programme
wide-ranging access to training
provision for ECTs
generous non-contact time
up to 50% fee reduction for children of staff after 1 year’s service (not applicable to Rocking Horse Nursery fees)
free lunch during term time
Current Vacancies
Teaching Staff Vacancies
All teaching applications should be made via TES.
We do not currently have any teaching vacancies
Support & Nursery Staff Vacancies
All support staff and nursery applications should be made on our official application form, which can be downloaded from the information for candidates section below, and returned to Davina Marshall, HR Manager at d.marshall@
We are currently recruiting for the following support staff positions:
As a Nursery Practitioner at Saint Nicholas School's Rocking Horse Nursery, you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care, educational activities, and pastoral support to children attending the nursery. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from fostering individual development through play and educational activities to building strong relationships with parents/carers. Here's what you can expect in this role:
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure high-level care and support for each child, contributing to pastoral care and maintaining accurate records.
- Facilitate a variety of activities and experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to promote children's interests and development.
- Collaborate with the team to implement daily routines and support the nursery's operations smoothly.
- Foster positive relationships with parents/carers, encouraging their involvement in the nursery and providing regular updates on children's progress.
- Uphold child welfare standards, complying with EYFS requirements and maintaining health and safety protocols.
- Undertake professional duties as required, including continuous professional development and participation in appraisals.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development while working within a supportive team environment.
Download the full job spec
Support staff and nursery application form
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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).
Support & Nursery Staff Application Form
Saint Nicholas School is pleased to work in partnership with Essex Schools Initial Teaching Training to offer temporary placements to trainee teachers as part of the scheme.
Interested in becoming a teacher, further details can be found here
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