Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3) - Nottingham

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities. We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too. What makes us special? • We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free). • ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. • Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!). • Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too. • Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

You will work varied shifts, usually between the hours of 7.15am and 6.30pm, Monday - Friday, so you experience all aspects of the daily routine at nursery. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 1 monthCommunication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

For your application to be considered, at the time you apply, you must be able to evidence your NI number and right to work in the UK, ideally have photographic ID (a valid passport or driving licence), have access to a computer, have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years and be comfortable travelling to the training sessions in Newport Pagnell.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

A permanent contract subject to you successfully gaining your qualification, where after completion you will be appointed as a qualified Nursery Nurse within our partnership.

Longer term, as a level 3 qualified practitioner, you will be able to progress into roles such as Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager.

During your apprenticeship with us, you will benefit from:

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts
• Well-being support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training in addition to your course and a permanent role as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (subject to you successfully completing your apprenticeship)