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Early Years Apprentice St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

We are a caring, friendly and experienced team that can offer the right candidate a wonderful opportunity to learn and develop their training and experience in a strong early years setting. You will work in close partnership with Early Years staff in the setting, demonstrating a proactive approach to duties and supporting the whole school ethos.

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Closing date: 02 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Extra hours may be available to support our Holiday provision.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday. Hours to be discussed at interview stage.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000099565

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include but not limited to:

  • Ensure the Childcare facility is ready for use including food preparation, eating areas and play spaces, maintaining high standards within the setting
  • Prepare and implement planned activities, indoors and outdoors for children aged 3-11, following the lead from the Manager/Deputy Manager, including:
    - Setting up and clearing away of resources and equipment indoors and outdoors
    - Supporting group activities
    - Actively engaging with children
    - Contributing to displays of children’s work
  • Use initiative in developing children’s activities, discussing with the Manager/ Deputy Managers aspects around resources, space availability

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard
  • Functional skills in Maths and English if required 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To be a full time Early Years Practitioner within the school.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

We work in a busy, fast paced environment with large groups of children. All staff are required to contribute.

About the employer

Ours is a warm and caring school, where the Gospel Values are at the heart of all that we do. Our Faith is central to the school community – ‘We live it, love it and learn it’. At St George and St Teresa, we are proud of the strong partnership between parish, parents, children, staff and governors who share one vision – to develop and nurture the whole child and prepare them for their next step in life.

Employer

St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Address

Mill Lane

Bentley Heath

Solihull

B93 8PA

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Emma Stead

emma.stead@hoet.co.uk

01788 820132

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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