Nursery Practitioner

About the School - Colchester Prep and High School Colchester Prep & High School was founded in 1882 by Ferdinand Grӧne as a ‘most desirable establishment for young ladies’, providing a ‘sound English education’. Over the past 140 years Colchester Prep & High School has built up a reputation for providing an excellent all-round education whilst preparing our pupils for life beyond school. Today that reputation still stands. Through our inspiring teaching and forward thinking STEAM curriculum, we build in our pupils, ages 2 to 16, the confidence, self-belief and strength of character to achieve their full potential whilst nurturing in them a global perspective and a mindfulness for social responsibility which will last throughout their lives. It is a community focussed on creating the “Changemakers of Tomorrow’s World”. In line with our School Motto “God First, Others Second, Self Last” we pride ourselves on our friendly and caring close-knit environment, which encourages good manners, consideration for other people and a strong sense of social responsibility among our pupils. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic team. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. About the role The role of Nursery Practitioner is a central role within our small team and for someone who can support in providing a positive, safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment for our pupils from 2 years of age and who has a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years. This is a permanent, term-time role (+ 8 weeks during the holidays) with a September 2026 s