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.
Job Title -Teacher of Art & Design
About the Role
Contract Type: Full time, Term Time only. Permanent
Salary: M2- M6 (Saint Nicholas Pay Scale)
The Position
Saint Nicholas School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Design to join our well-resourced and successful Art & Design department. The successful applicant will be required to teach from Year 6 to Year 11 from January 2026. The role will require you to teach across our Fine Art, Photography and 3D Design curriculum up to KS4
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have energy, commitment and a passion for their subject, and a clear commitment to high achievement.
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun, and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School, a passion for working with children and high standards of professional practice. This position would suit experienced teachers and those who have recently started in the profession (ECT year 2 onwards)
The successful applicant 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 two pupils. You will be a passionate Art & Design teacher who displays professionalism, energy and commitment. Non-contact time is generous to enable the successful applicant to fulfill this role to the highest standards.
Full Candidate Application pack to be found here
Application Process
Closing date for applications 10 October 2025
To apply please click here
Alternatively, please complete an application form and send it directly to Hannah Draper, HR Manager at [email protected]
Find our application form here
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 Hannah Draper, HR Manager at [email protected].
We are currently recruiting for the following support staff positions:
Please note, we are not actively recruiting for Nursery staff at present as we are fully staffed. However, if you would like to submit an application to be added to our talent pool, we would be able to contact you directly should a position open up.
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
ICT Manager
Required December 2025 (or sooner)
Permanent, 40 hours per week, all year round
The position
Saint Nicholas School is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable ICT Manager on a permanent contract for a December 2025 start. Reporting to the Bursar, the post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation and planning of IT infrastructure across the school site, while providing hands-on IT support to staff and pupils across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and committed individual to provide the best use of IT to meet current and future initiatives and developments in an ambitious and high-performing school, where pupils are at the heart of everything we do.
Please see our full Applicant Information Pack click here
Application process
Please find our application form here, alternative you can apply through our TES career site found here
Completed application forms must be sent to Hannah Draper, HR Manager at [email protected]
Closing date for applications – 9am on Wednesday 8th October2025.
Interviews to be held week commencing 13th October 2025. Early application advised as we reserve the right to early appointment and will process applications on receipt.
Safeguarding
Saint Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. We will check the suitability of staff to work with children and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where necessary). For short-listed applicants current and previous employers will be contacted as part of our pre-employment checks.
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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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