Early Years Apprentice

Storal; Arkwright Town; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid upfront

DBS update reimbursement

Childcare discount & funding

Gym discount & wellness perks

PayCaptain pay advances

Job summary

Storal Chesterfield Nursery School in Chesterfield is offering a full-time apprenticeship position. The role invites applicants who are passionate about child development, patient, and team-focused as part of a dedicated early years team.

The employer highlights DBS processing, a supportive environment, and a commitment to development under the EYFS framework. Salary is £8 per hour for a 36-hour week, with enhanced benefits and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be over 16 with a passion for children and a willingness to learn.
• GCSE English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 1+) required.
• Eligible for a full apprenticeship programme and committed to the role.

Skills

passion for children

aptitude for learning

communication

teamwork

empathy

Education

English and Maths GCSE (or Functional Skills Level 1+)

Job description

Nursery: Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School

Address: Dryhurst House, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BL

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time 36 hours

Salary: £8 per hour

Remarkable futures start here.

Hello, I’m Katie, the Nursery Manager at Chesterfield.

I have been part of the Chesterfield team for over 15 years. Alongside my deputy manager, we bring a wealth of early years knowledge and lead a dedicated, long-standing team—all committed to providing the best care and learning experiences for our children.

Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building, our nursery offers a true home-from-home atmosphere, where every child is warmly welcomed into a close-knit and nurturing environment.

We place a strong focus on connecting with nature through our outdoor spaces, which include a teepee, vegetable patch, sensory garden, and apple trees—inviting children to explore, discover, and learn throughout all seasons.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Chesterfield. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

Essentials

• Are 16 or over, have a passion for children and an aptitude for learning


• Minimum requirements to apply for this role are English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above OR Functional Skills Level 1 or above.


• are able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.


• are patient and friendly


• By applying for this vacancy, you have given your consent to share your information with the employer on this advert in order for your grades to be confirmed on the HM Government Personal Learning Record Service. Where grades can not be confirmed, certificates will need to be provided by the applicant


• Maximum of 40 minute drive by either car or public transport

About you

• A true love for child development and care


• Able and willing to work in a team


• Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents


• High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity

Benefits

For you -We get the basics right

enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters - Balance starts at home

Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind

Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more

Development - Investing in your future

Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community - Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more

Curious to know more?

We’d love to tell you more about what makes Chesterfield so special.

Storal is the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment the encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.