Early Years Apprenticeships Practitioner - Maternity Cover

South Staffordshire College; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday scheme

Pension scheme

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

South Staffordshire College is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to deliver teaching across the Tamworth and Cannock campuses, support, teach and assess apprentices working toward Level 3 Early Years Educator and L5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Standards. The role requires safeguarding awareness, a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS) and an assessor qualification (A1 or equivalent).

A full driving licence and willingness to travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold PGCE or DTTLS teaching qualification and an assessor qualification (A1 or equivalent).
• Experience teaching Level 3 Early Years Educator and with workplace assessments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across Tamworth and Cannock campuses.
• Conduct workplace reviews and observations of apprentices.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment and support ongoing CPD.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

PGCE or DTTLS

Assessor qualification (A1 or equivalent)

Tools

Smart Assessor

Job description

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV's cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to support, teach, and assess apprentices working towards Level 3 Early Years Educator and L5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Early Years team. The role involves delivering teaching across Tamworth and Cannock campuses, conducting workplace reviews and observations, and preparing apprentices for End Point Assessment.

Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS) and an assessor qualification (A1 or equivalent), with experience teaching at Level 3. Experience assessing in the workplace is desirable. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required. Familiarity with Smart Assessor is an advantage; however, training can be provided.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.