Early Years Educator Apprentice Cub The Modern Nursery
Every single person working in our settings plays a vital role in our shared vision for exemplary childcare and education. Our team is our most valuable resource, and we recognise and celebrate each team member’s unique skills, knowledge, and experience.
Closing date: 16 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Mix of shift patterns, to be discussed at interview
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
19 Jun 2023
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Date posted
29 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000149807
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Job Overview:
- To work as a responsible, motivated team member, provide quality care and education to children, and work in positive partnership with parents and carers
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To support and advocate the mission and objectives of Cub, The Modern Nursery
- To contribute to the curriculum delivery within an allocated room, ensuring that practice and provision meets the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- To work as a Key Person to a small group of children; this role includes: building warm, supportive relationships with children based on trust and respect
- Working in positive partnerships with parents and carers, and sharing information promptly and professionally
- The completion of ongoing observations, and accurate assessments of children
- Using these assessments, alongside your knowledge of the child’s interests, to plan stimulating and engaging activities.
- Maintaining accurate and informative records relating to the children’s development, and supporting the children to make excellent progress
- To assist the Room Leader in maintaining a safe, organised, accessible, and enabling environment
- To maintain the health, safety, and security of all children, through a vigilant approach to risk assessment, hygiene, and welfare
- To follow all nursery policies and procedures
- To develop a confident knowledge of safeguarding, with a full understanding of policies and procedures, and to act and respond when necessary
- To take an inclusive approach with regards to special educational needs and disabilities
- To engage positively with visitors and external agencies.
- To contribute and engage in the wider development of the nursery, including the Cub Curriculum
- To provide cover in other rooms as required
- To be an effective and supportive team member who communicates professionally with others
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The Level 3 Apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the workplace you will be expected to attend college 1 day a month, where you will gain knowledge and understanding of the working within the early years sector
You will develop skills on the job where you will be supported by a workplace mentor.
An Assessor from Leeds City College will visit you on a regular basis to support your learning journey
The Apprenticeship framework comprises of:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator
End point assessment:
- Multiple choice exam
- Professional discussion
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Internal progression is encouraged
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 9-4 / A*-C or equivalent) Essential
Other Early Years Practitioner (Grade Pass or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Cub The Modern Nursery
https://thecubfamily.co.uk/join-the-team/
Address
The Croft
Kirk Deighton
LS22 5HG
Training
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Contact
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
01132846464
Apprenticeship standard
Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)
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