Apprentice Early Years Educator - Longdale

Childcare East Midlands LLP.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off childcare

Long-service awards

Free healthy lunch

Job summary

Childcare East Midlands LLP. is seeking an apprentice to join Cherubs Nurseries in Nottingham. This role involves nurturing children's development while working towards a qualification in childcare.

You will provide a safe environment, build relationships with families, and take part in planning activities. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about early years education in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Passionate about giving children the best start in life.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Willingness to complete coursework for childcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service for children and families.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean environment.
• Assist in planning and delivering a variety of activities.

Skills

Nurturing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Interest in Childcare

Job description

Hours:30 hours per week

Want to turn your passion for children into a career? Join us as an apprentice and gain hands-on experience, valuable qualifications, and support every step of the way.

About Us

Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family‑run business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community clean ups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan.

We know it takes a village to raise a child, and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixed‑gender early years workforce.

Why work at Cherubs Nurseries?

• Family‑run business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group!
• Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.
• Experienced and long‑standing teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.
• Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether that’s within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.
• Exceptional early years environments – we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.
• Proactive and forward‑thinking culture - we’re committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.

About our Nursery

Cherubs Longdale is a modern, rural 90‑place nursery in Ravenshead, Nottingham. Being a car driver is essential to be part of this established and long‑serving team. Set in just under an acre of beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, with some bus links.

Cherubs Nurseries Rewards and Benefits

• 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
• Long‑service awards for 5+ years service
• Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service
• Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef

P.s - as an Apprentice you can apply for an ISIC - International Student Identity Card. Just like Discounts for Teachers, an ISIC gets you discounts at many high street and online retailers. There is a small fee of £12 for the card, which lasts for 1-year.

What you’ll be doing

• Work as part of the Childcare Team to provide an amazing service, for both our children and families.
• Ensure the children’s environment and your nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.
• Be a role model for the children at all times.
• Work towards your qualification in childcare, ensuring all targets are met and you are always up to date with any assigned coursework.
• Assist in the thorough planning and successful delivery of a variety of activities (both indoor and outdoor) to maintain the children’s interests and to ensure the development of all children in‑line with their own needs.
• Establish and maintain friendly but professional relationships with all parents, staff and suppliers.
• Attend all staff events including parents evening, staff meetings, summer fairs and training – some of these may be out of working hours and on weekends.

Passionate about giving children the best start in life? So are we. If you’re nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and start making a difference every single day.

Disclaimer

Cherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, the completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5‑year employment history. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.