Nursery Apprentice - Newdale Primary School & Nursery

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Newdale Primary School and Nursery

Fixed term contract Period 18 months

Term time only + PD days and staff meetings termly

Apprenticeship minimum wage applies- currently £4.15 per hour for the first year for apprentices over 19 years. After the first 12 months the salary will increase to minimum wage per age, further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

We are looking to appoint a Level 3 Early Educator. As a team member of the school, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the Nursery in the management of pupils and the classroom.

You need to be organised and have a willingness to study towards an apprenticeship whilst working. 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + PD days) Monday – Friday. Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods only. There will also be one evening staff meeting every term where you would need to attend.

We expect you to hold qualifications that demonstrate a good level of literacy and numeracy. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics is essential. As part of this placement, you will be expected to undertake off the job training.

You will study for a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 Early Educator as part of this employment.

We are looking for candidates who:

• are enthusiastic, passionate and motivated about making a positive difference to children’s lives
• can work as part of an effective team
• are keen to develop professional expertise
• are creative, flexible and have a sense of humour
• enjoy working with supportive parents, governors and the wider community

We can offer:

• a friendly, supportive team of colleagues
• an attractive, well-resourced, nursery within a modern school
• training in specific areas related to Nursery provision

Our children are:

• kind, funny and enthusiastic
• they love to learn and need great teachers who will help them to achieve their full potential

This is an exciting teaching opportunity and we look forward to receiving your application.

TEAMS meeting:       Tuesday 3^rd November 2020 – 12 noon

Closing Date:            Thursday 5^th November 2020 - 12 noon (successful candidates will be contacted by telephone)

Interview Date:          Friday 13^th November 2020 - AM

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.