Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

Ark; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training wage

Pension scheme

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Ayrton Primary and Nursery in Portsmouth is offering an apprenticeship (36 hours per week) within the nursery, operating on a rota from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, term time only. The funded scheme lasts about 15 months and requires completing an NVQ level 3 during the period.

A training wage of £288 per week is provided to support candidates. The role emphasizes independence and teamwork, with a friendly, professional approach and a strong commitment to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no

Qualifications

• Must be 17 or over to qualify for Government funding.
• Must be able to commit to study and daily duties within the nursery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake NVQ Level 3 within 15 months.

Skills

Sense of responsibility

Safety and hygiene awareness

Initiative

Teamwork

Passion for children

Positive, calm and caring nature

Commitment to Ark ethos

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

About The Role

Ark Ayrton Primary and Nursery are looking to support an enthusiastic applicant on an apprenticeship scheme working 36 hours within the nursery (a rota operates between 7.30 am - 5.00 pm) which will include training time. Term time only. The apprenticeship is fully funded and will commence as soon as possible and will last for approximately 15 months, the successful applicant will be expected to complete an NVQ level 3 within this time.

You must be 17 or over to qualify for Government funding and be able to commit to study and daily duties within the nursery. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a professional and friendly manner at all times. A training wage of £288 per week is offered to support candidates.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A sense of responsibility with a consistent and fair approach
• An awareness of safety and hygiene
• The ability to use own initiative and to work as part of a team
• A genuine passion and belief in the potential of every child
• A helpful, positive, calm and caring nature with a good sense of humor
• Be committed to Ark Schools' ethos of high expectations and no excuses.

Benefits

• Support and challenge to develop you further
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard and comprehensive CPD.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

Ark Ayrton are a two form entry primary school and nursery, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, close to the sea. We have high expectations of our children and for our children of what they can achieve. Our priorities are to ensure all children are here, safe, happy and learning well at all times.

This means we also have high expectations of ourselves, our parents and carers and the other people who work with us in improving outcomes for our children. We work closely with our partners and challenge each other openly and honestly to be sure we never lose sight of the vision and the job to be done in achieving excellence for all.

We have a strong and dedicated staff team at Ayrton - all ready to provide the best education and environment for the children to thrive in every day. We have a bespoke 'Horizons' Curriculum, written by us for our children and we are passionate and relentless in ensuring that there is something for everyone ay Ark Ayrton.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.