Early Years Educator Apprentice

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Furzefield Primary Academy

Earn while you learn!

Start Date: As soon as Possible 

Weekly Hours: Monday - Friday, term time only - see note below

Working Pattern: Either 11:00 - 17:30 or  07:30 - 15:30

LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools, where collaboration makes a real difference for our children, staff and families. We are seeking ambitious EYE apprentices to join our team to work in the Nursery at Furzefield Primary Academy. We welcome applications from all members of the community, including those from protected characteristic groups. 

Why an Apprenticeship? 

There is lots of evidence showing the benefits of taking an apprenticeship. Enhanced career earnings, continued education and richer, more fulfilled working lives are just a few benefits of an apprenticeship.  For this role you will be studying to become a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator following a recognised occupation standard. You will work during the term time (and INSETS) with your study time and annual leave during the school holidays. Your annual pay will be paid in 12 equal instalments.

Why choose LEO Academy Trust? 

At LEO Academy Trust, we are committed to working with our wider community and to helping hard working, motivated individuals get into and get on at work. We have a proven track record of successful apprenticeship employment in various roles across our Trust and believe we are well positioned to support you in your first steps in your first, or new, career. We have a community of apprentices in the workplace and can offer progression opportunities through ‘extra’ CPD as well as the possibility of continued employment after you have completed your studies. The Trust offers a variety of courses for ambitious candidates - you may wish to pursue another apprenticeship or look into our BA Hons programme for onward career progression. 

You will need to be at least 16 years old or over at the start of your apprenticeship with us. 

You will:

• Ideally have A*-C/levels 9-5 in GCSE (or equivalent) for English and Maths.
• Enjoy working with young children 
• Be committed to quality and continuous improvement.
• Have good ICT skills.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone.
• Be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team.
• Be able to be proactive, use initiative and take personal responsibility for all work.
• Be able to take direction, and work towards and meet deadlines.
• Be willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework. 

Informal conversations are welcomed and a visit to our team is encouraged. 

All candidates should apply online from the Trust’s website here detailing how you meet the personal attributes listed above and give examples of how you have demonstrated this in your previous work experience, education or voluntary roles.  

Shortlisting will be undertaken as applications are received, with successful candidates contacted for the next stage in the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the Trust reserves the right to remove the advert when a successful candidate is appointed. 

Please be aware:

• These roles can only be worked in the UK from the locations provided and not from overseas.
• For these roles the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre- employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
• Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.

LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members. 

 Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further information, please refer to our applicant guide on our website.

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply early as this advert may be closed early if a successful applicant is appointed.