Nursery Apprentice: Level 3 Early Years Educator

Isbi; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's School York invites applications for the Nursery Practitioner Apprentice role at The Rise Nursery. Four positions available starting January 2027, with a combined on-site and college-based apprenticeship, supported by a Nursery Manager.

The apprenticeship lasts 18 months plus end-point assessment, with college study at York College and a full induction, mentor support, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, language-rich environments, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above to include English and Maths (delivered by York College).
• You will have a mentor and a full induction programme with excellent training.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating, language-rich and child-led learning environment for babies and children.
• Plan in-the-moment responses to play to expand learning.
• Be a devoted, compassionate and attuned keyperson.
• Assess and share learning milestones with parents via focus child approach.
• Engage with training programmes and the Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia Inspired philosophy.
• Be a collaborative team member and support new staff.
• Communicate thoughtfully with parents and carers to build positive relationships.

Education

4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

Job description

St Peter's School York invites applications for the Nursery Practitioner Apprentice role at The Rise Nursery. Four positions available starting January 2027, with a combined on-site and college-based apprenticeship, supported by a Nursery Manager.

The apprenticeship lasts 18 months plus end-point assessment, with college study at York College and a full induction, mentor support, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, language-rich environments, and professional development.