Nursery Apprentice

Job Title:      Nursery Apprentice

Reports to:   Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Managers

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children and the Early Years Framework.
• To work with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework that meet the individual needs and interests of children.
• To build strong working relationships with parents and family members, alongside management and other colleagues.
• To assist with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery and assisting in ensuring the nursery is clean and safe at all times.
• To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery as well as in your direct care.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years (desirable).
• Working towards a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Basic knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed to a career in childcare.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to use initiative.
• Flexible with working hours and able to adapt to nursery needs.
• Resilient and able to work effectively in a busy environment.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Values and respects the individual needs, views, and development of every child.
• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional development.
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene certificates are desirable.

Terms and Conditions

• The salary for this position will be in line with the national minimum wage, based on the postholder’s age and in accordance with current legislation.
• Hours of work will be 40 hours per week (36 nursery-based hours, plus 4 hours study time). Some flexibility is required as you may be required to work occasional extra hours, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Application Procedure: 

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with Jovita Opio, Nursery Manager, at jopio@lancing.org.uk

The Nursery reserves the right to call individuals to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for applications.