Childcare Apprentice Mulberry Bush Nursery (Tottington)

We are looking for level 2 childcare apprentices to join our busy settings. You will be supported throughout your course and be surrounded by an experienced team who will help and guide you to gain your qualification. You will be involved in planning and delivering high quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 14 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,505.00

    Salary rate to be reviewed April 2023

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday / 8.30am- 4.45pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130894

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Carry out activities with children
  • Plan activities to meet the needs of the children
  • Observe the children in their play
  • Ensuring all the children within the setting reach their full potential
  • Ensure the children are happy and thriving in a caring environment
  • Safeguarding children
  • Cleaning duties
  • Supervising snacks and lunch

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

  • Early years practitioner level 2 apprenticeship standard
  • L2 diploma for the early years practitioner

This is a work-based qualification with timetabled classes.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Subject to a successful apprenticeship you will be employed by the company and considered for a full time role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

We believe that our staff are our best asset and have helped us build and maintain an excellent reputation for providing outstanding childcare. We employ committed, caring, qualified staff and they are the key to our success. As a result, we have a very consistent team dedicated to providing a welcoming and stimulating environment for young children. We recognise that by offering equal opportunities, excellent support and training to all our employees on a continuous basis we are able to provide an excellent standard of childcare. We also reward our staff with an excellent salary, an attendance bonus, a performance bonus, excellent holiday entitlement, a childcare voucher scheme, a substantial discount on childcare places and many opportunities for promotion.

About the employer

We are the longest established nursery group in the North West. We were founded in 1990 and are proud to say that we remain family run today. We are passionate about providing the very best childcare. We currently have 5 childcare settings across the Bury, Greater Manchester area, all with Outstanding ratings in their latest Ofsted inspections. Despite our fantastic Ofsted gradings, we do not stand still. We are always striving to ensure that our nurseries are the best they possibly can be. We are so proud of our fantastic team and the amazing love and care they provide for the children every day.

Employer

Mulberry Bush Nursery (Tottington)

Address

The Old Police Station

Kirklees Street

Tottington

BL8 3NJ

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Training

Training provider

BURY COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below. Complete the form at the bottom of the vacancy with your details and attach a copy of your CV. A member of the Bury College apprenticeship team will then be in touch regarding your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 14 Apr 2023