Apprentice Childcare Practitioner

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School, (thepeterboroughschool.co.uk) a well-established and highly successful Independent Day School situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre.

We are presenting an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join the team. You will join a collaborative and supportive team who encourage new ideas and champions ongoing learning and professional growth.

The Apprentice Childcare Practitioner will have an interest in providing a high standard of care and education to children by delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced team members, working across all rooms within the Nursery to maximise your development.

You will thrive at creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for the children in the Nursery, setting up and tidying away planned activities. Working closely with your Key Children, you will ensure their learning and development is focused and progressing in a positive manner.

We would be delighted to hear from candidates who are looking to take the next step in their career to become a qualified Childcare Practitioner.  

Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE’s, Grade 4 or 5 (C) and above.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Maintain and complete records and documentation accurately.
• A genuine motivation to work with children and young people whilst promoting their safety and wellbeing.
• Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, parents, and team members.

Benefits

• An annual salary of £15,704 per annum
• Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half a day off)
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.
• Referral bonus.
• 50% discounted nursery fees.
• Free lunches.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year.

As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings.  The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the School’s success and ambition for the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.