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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

The Bridge Nursery Whaley Bridge

Apprenticeship vacancy details

Salary

Meets or Exceeds Minimum Wage Requirements

Level

Level 3

Intermediate Apprenticeship (level 2)

An Intermediate Apprenticeship is the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade A-C. Our range of Intermediate Apprenticeships are available at our Further Education College, University of Derby - Buxton.

Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3)

An Advanced Apprenticeship is the equivalent of two A-levels. Our range of Advanced Apprenticeships are available at our Further Education College, University of Derby - Buxton.

Higher Apprenticeships (level 4 & 5)

Higher Apprenticeships are employer-led programmes focused on developing the skills particular sectors require. A Higher apprenticeship is a work-based course which includes the award of a foundation degree or equivalent level qualification.

Degree Apprenticeship (level 6 & 7)

Our degree apprenticeships bring together the best of higher and vocational education and provide the equivalent of a full bachelors degree.

We work with excellent local and national employers and professional bodies, including Rolls-Royce and the NHS, to deliver a qualification that provides you with both the hands-on and academic learnings you need to be successful in your chosen profession.

You will be employed throughout your apprenticeship, spending part of your time with your employer and part of your time at university. All tuition fees are covered by your employer.

Closing date

Ongoing until the position is filled

About the Employer

At the Bridge Nursery we are passionate about being a part of the foundations for children’s futures. We take responsibility for caring, nurturing, and guiding children to enable them to get the most out of life. We prepare children for a life that should be exciting, challenging, at times scary, but always full of love. We believe, that through care, connection and playful learning experiences all children can flourish. We hope all our children can leave us feeling confident, independent, brave and ready to face whatever comes next in life. We value all as individuals; our children, staff and families make our nursery community.

110A Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7JH

About the Role

As an apprentice you are expected to work and strive towards the competencies of a Nursery Practitioner. You must conduct yourself with a willingness to learn and an attitude of self-reflection. You will be challenged to constantly improve your practice, and are expected to show resilience in the face of setbacks. The Bridge Nursery team are committed to supporting you with those challenges from day one through to completion. Apprentices are expected to commit themselves with equal enthusiasm to practical tasks as well as their learning assignments. 20% of time is reserved for non-contact learning. This is arranged by management, based on the needs of the nursery.

Key role responsibilities include:
• To provide physical and emotional care
• To support the day to day running of the setting
• To complete key children developmental records
• To support colleagues and work as a team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• To assist in providing a range of stimulating and exciting activities for the children which encourage independence, motivation and an eagerness to learn
• To work as part of the team to ensure that the EYFS framework is implemented and Ofsted standards are adhered to at all times.
We operate a clear and structure induction process to guide a new staff member through the expectations of the role, over the first 6 months of employment. We provide regular opportunities for focused training needs, including a comprehensive online training package

Entry Requirements

Maths & English at GCSE C/4 or above

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Start your journey to success by applying today

How to apply

You can apply via the government apprenticeship service page.