Early Years Apprentice Required
To start as soon as possible
Working towards Level 3 Early Years Qualification
Full time 37 hours per week Mon-Fri
Minimum hourly rate of £7.55 (from April 2025)
Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start a rewarding career in childcare?
The Governors of The Hednesford Hills Federation are offering the opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our nursery team at Hednesford Nursery School.
We are a very hardworking and committed team of professionals who work together to provide a welcoming, safe and “good” school.
We are looking for an Apprentice who works well with both children and adults to become a key member of our caring nursery team.
What you may be doing:
1. Supporting children's learning and development in a nursery setting
2. Engaging children in fun and educational activities
3. Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment
4. Assisting with daily routines such as meals, nap times, and outdoor play
5. Observing and recording children's progress
6. Working closely with a team of experienced childcare professionals
We are looking for someone who:
1. Is friendly, approachable, patient, and caring
2. Has the ability to interact positively with children and adults
3. Is flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
4. Is reliable and trustworthy
5. Is motivated with the ability to work using their own initiative
Hednesford Nursery School offers:
1. The opportunity to gain a Level 3 Qualification
2. Motivated, happy children
3. Good parental links
4. A supportive staff team
5. An enabling working environment
6. Opportunities to move into full-time employment upon completion
7. No Experience Needed – Full training provided
If you require an application pack, please visit our website https://www.hednesford.staffs.sch.uk/Current-Vacancies/ or download the attached application pack.
Closing Date: Monday 28/04/2025
Interview Date: Friday 09/05/25
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office (details below) to book an appointment.
NB: Applicants who do not hold the relevant qualifications and experience as advertised will not be considered.
NB: It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The Hednesford Hills Federation,
West Hill Primary School,
High Mount Street,
Hednesford,
Staffordshire,
WS12 4BH
Tel: 01543 227125
E-mail: office@westhill.staffs.sch.uk
Executive Head Teacher: Miss Kelly Bracebridge
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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