Level 3 Nursery Apprenticeship

Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery; Camberley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community collaboration

Job summary

Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery, in partnership with GLF Schools and LMP Education, offers a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship at Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation. The programme develops skills in supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing, within EYFS frameworks, Birth to five and beyond.

The apprenticeship is on-site, with a mentor and blended delivery. Training costs are covered by GLF Apprenticeship levy; duration is typically 15 months, longer if part-time.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C minimum in Maths and/or English.
• If you do not hold one of these qualifications, we may be able to support you in completing your Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English alongside the apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children from birth to five years old within a nursery setting.
• Work with a mentor to develop skills during the apprenticeship.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training as part of a blended delivery model.

Education

GCSE Maths or English at grade 4/C or equivalent

Functional Skills Level 2 support option

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and interested in developing your skills through an apprenticeship?

GLF Schools are pleased to be working in partnership with LMP Education to offer a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship at Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation in their nursery provision.

Your opportunity

This Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is designed to develop your skills and knowledge in supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing. The programme provides a strong foundation in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, enabling you to support the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years old, while also gaining an understanding of child development through to age seven. The course promotes positive outcomes for children by helping you create safe, nurturing and engaging learning environments where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Details:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
• Applicants should hold a GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C minimum in Maths and/or English. If you do not hold one of these qualifications, we may be able to support you in completing your Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English alongside the apprenticeship programme.
• Duration of the programme is typically 15 months, however this will be longer if you are a part-time worker.
• The training is a blended delivery model which occurs on the job during working hours. You will be provided with a mentor to support you during your apprenticeship.
• The apprenticeship training costs will be covered by the GLF Apprenticeship levy fund.

About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

FTE Salary: Year 1 is £15,017.16. After completing your first year, this increases to £20,367.02 for 18-20-year-olds and £23,858.51 for those aged 21 and over.

Hours of Work:32.5hrs a week - 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date:Sunday 22nd November at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note, we encourage early applications, as we will be interviewing strong candidates as they apply.