Whitehall Nursery and Infants School 

We are currently seeking a Level 2 Apprentice to train as an Early Years Practitioner in our school.

This post will be Monday to Friday, term time only (33.5 hours per week) plus 5 training days from 8.15 – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday(3/4 hour lunch) and Friday 8.30-1:00pm(1/2hour lunch)

Desired skills and personal qualities:
· Enjoy working with young children from a range of different backgrounds
· Be fully supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
· Be willing to learn
· Be a positive role model in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
· Enjoy working with others as part of a team
· Have good communication skills – spoken and written
· Be able to follow safeguarding and child protection procedures including the ability to  handle confidential information
· Have an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding 

Qualifications required:
GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 5-9 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.

Salary: 19 or over – national minimum wage
19 or over and in your first year as an apprentice - £6.40/hour
Under 18 - £6.40/hour

Application forms are available from our website: www.whitehall-i.walsall.sch.uk/home/visions and values/joining us

Last date for receipt of completed application: Monday 7th October 9am 2024
Interviews to be held on: Friday 11th October 2024
Expected Start Date: ASAP from Monday 14th October 2024

Whitehall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.