Early Years Keyworker / Nursery Nurse

Coopersale Hall School in Epping is seeking two dedicated and passionate Early Years Keyworkers / Nursery Nurses to join our Nursery and Pre-School childcare team that works with our 2 to 4 year olds all year round.

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing high-quality care and early childhood education to children in our nursery setting. These roles offer an opportunity to make a positive impact on young children's development while working within a supportive and professional environment.

We are looking for two candidates for two 6-hour shifts: 7am-1pm or 12pm-6pm daily over 52 weeks with 5 weeks' holiday allowance (including a 2-week annual shutdown over Christmas). The salary will be £25,000 per year.

Each successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding Early Years practitioner with proven experience in nursery settings
• have an excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• have high expectations of themselves and their pupils
• be able to enthuse and inspire young children
• possess excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• show a passion for developing children's knowledge
• demonstrate patience and flexibility when working with young children in all aspects of their care
• be willing to become fully involved in the life of the school
• hold a valid driving licence or the ability to travel to and from Coopersale Hall School in Epping ready for the start of the relevant shift
• hold a suitable and relevant Early Years qualification at NVQ Level 3 or the equivalent.

We will offer each successful candidate:

• An enjoyable working environment with engaged children and supportive families
• A committed, hardworking and supportive team of staff
• 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children
• Well-resourced facilities
• Small groups of children in our Nursery and Pre-School
• Varied links and involvement with the local community
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme
• Complimentary school lunches and refreshments

The recruitment brochure and application form are available to download below.

Early-Years-Keyworker-Nursery-Nurse.pdf

Joint-Oak-Tree-Application-Form-2025-2026.pdf

Joint-Oak-Tree-Application-Form-2025-2026.doc

Applications should be sent to Mr M Hagger by Monday 7 June via  jobs@oaktreeschools.co.uk.