Early Years Apprentice

Storal Learning Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nursery group in Lincoln is seeking an Apprentice Early Years Educator to ensure children feel safe and loved while promoting their learning. This role includes applying the Storal curriculum and engaging with families. Ideal candidates will be passionate about child development and able to work effectively in a team. Competitive benefits and support for your growth are provided.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Childcare discount

Wellness benefits

DBS upfront payment

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over and committed to a full apprenticeship programme.
• Patient and friendly demeanor required.
• Ability to engage meaningfully with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Storal curriculum to children daily.
• Seek learning opportunities during everyday routines.
• Bond with children and families.

Skills

Passion for children

Effective communication

Education

English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above or Functional Skills Level 1

Job description

Nursery: Glebe Farm Nursery School, Heighington Road, Canwick, Lincoln LN4 2RJ

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full Time 40 hours

Salary: £ 7.55 per hour

Hi, I’m Amber, the Nursery Manager at Glebe Farm.

Every day at Glebe Farm, we want our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners within our thoughtfully designed environments. As a team with a wealth of early years experience, we understand that every child is unique, with their own story to tell. That’s why we tailor learning experiences to suit each individual—supporting them to grow at their own pace.

Our home-from-home setting is filled with natural resources and cosy, calming spaces where our children feel safe, secure, and ready to learn through play. Whether indoors or outdoors, we foster an environment that is both nurturing and inspiring.

One of the highlights of our nursery is our dedicated Forest School area, where our children connect with nature through rich, hands‑on experiences. Nestled in a beautiful village in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, our outdoor areas offer the freedom to explore, discover, and thrive in the natural world.

At Glebe Farm, we create a space where our children feel at home, and where learning is always full of wonder.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Glebe Farm. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, 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.

About the role:

As an Apprentice Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keep our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moment

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 Glebe Farm 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.