Early Years Educator Apprentice

Durham County Council; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an Early Years Educator Apprentice for Tudhoe Moor Nursery School. This full-time role involves working with children aged 9 months to 2 years and offers a structured apprenticeship over 18 months. No prior experience is necessary, but candidates must be willing to learn and communicate effectively in English. The position begins in January 2026, with a pay rate of £7.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required but essential to converse in accurate spoken English.
• Must demonstrate a hard-working and keen attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside pupils in the baby room for children aged 9 months to 2 years.
• Join the Early Years Team and learn through apprenticeship.

Skills

Hard-working

Keen to learn

Can-do attitude

Conversational English

Job description

Overview

Early Years Educator Apprentice

Pay: £7.55 per hour

Contract: Temporary – required from 1 January 2026 (or earlier if possible) until the course finishes (expected around Summer 2027)

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus two weeks

Location: Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Contract length: Fixed term for the length of the apprenticeship, expected to be around 18 months

Start date: January 2026 (earlier if possible)

Responsibilities

The post is to work alongside pupils in our brand new baby room for children aged 9 months to 2 years old. The position is full time, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and term-time only. The successful candidate will join our Early Years Team and learn on the job through an apprenticeship.

Qualifications and requirements

No previous experience is required, but candidates should be hard-working, keen to learn, and have a can-do attitude. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure if successful.

Equality: As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Application process

Completed application forms should be returned to the school.

Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025 at 9:00 am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 22 October 2025

Leave and pay calculation

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated as follows:

• 38 teaching weeks; plus
• 1.6 weeks (8 days) for public holidays; plus
• 2 weeks for CPD; plus
• Annual leave entitlement of 27 days (less than 5 years) or 32 days (5 years or more), based on continuous service

Examples:

• Less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks + 27 days + 8 days = 47 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly installments
• 5 years or more: 40 weeks + 32 days + 8 days = 48 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly installments

About Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Tudhoe Moor, Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 6EX

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.tudhoemoor.durham.sch.uk/

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