Job Ref No. ECC472646-3S
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: 21,000
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/01/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: as required
Seymour House is a family-run day nursery group with 35 years of experience in making a real difference to families, our team, the environment, and the community.
Our success is built on the experience of our team and their dedication to achieving our goals. We want to reward our team by creating the best place to work in the early years, where people can grow with us, create a lasting impact, and share in our success.
The Early Years Apprentice role is key in supporting the delivery of high-quality early years education, acknowledging every child is unique through our bespoke educational programmes. You will build meaningful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues using consistent and effective communication. This role is suitable for someone passionate about Early Years and looking to fulfil their career in a flexible, friendly, and creative environment while completing a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
Perks of the role
* Competitive salary
* Nursery discount for employees' children
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* A friendly, flexible team with social events throughout the year
* Ongoing training opportunities
* Health and wellbeing resources and support
* Free life coaching in the Dream Academy
* Discounted gym membership
* Access to a financial wellbeing service
* Specsavers eyecare vouchers
About the role
The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Early Years offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates wishing to study and work alongside their education, enabling you to work within one of our Outstanding Ofsted-rated day nursery schools across Essex and Hertfordshire.
Your apprenticeship is delivered by the Seymour House Apprenticeship Academy and is a fully funded 18-month programme, focusing on different subjects within the Early Years to enable you to build on your knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
This is a flexible and diverse role that covers all aspects of working within an Early Years setting, including:
* Implementing and promoting the Early Years Foundation Stage through the delivery of our 5C's curriculum and bespoke educational programmes.
* Having high regard for all matters relating to safeguarding children and child protection, keeping up to date with the organisation's safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Promoting children's sense of belonging supporting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.
* Supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning tailored to the children's individual needs.
* Ensuring our inspiring learning environment is effective in delivering our curriculum.
* Taking responsibility for the health and safety of themselves, adhering to organisation policies and procedures.
* Managing effective and timely record keeping, including children's developmental records and observations.
* Supporting a nurturing environment, demonstrating empathy, warmth, and kindness towards others.
* Forming strong bonds with children, tailoring their care to their individual needs.
* Demonstrating effective and consistent communication with colleagues, parents, and other professionals.
* Providing exceptional handovers at the end of the day to parents/carers.
* Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues within the team.
* Being fully committed to complete the apprenticeship programme and attending training opportunities.
* Keeping up to date with your apprenticeship coursework to ensure completion within the 18-month duration.
Other Information
This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Nursery Management Team.
We actively promote equal opportunities and are committed to equality and diversity for all our children and team. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.
Seymour House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment.
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