Early Years Educator Apprentice (Nursery)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
12/02/2025
Advert End Date:
21/03/2025 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Cockton Hill Infants’ School, McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 6HW
Further Information
Early Years Educator Apprentice (Nursery)
Apprentice National Minimum Wage £6.40 per hour (£7.55 per hour from 1st April 2025)
Full Time, Temr Time Only + 2 weeks
Temporary - 18-21 months contract depending on current qualifications
Required from 1st April 2025
Cockton Hill Infants’ School is a caring and friendly school. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our Nursery team.
We require an apprentice who:
• Is caring, enthusiastic and committed to their role in supporting pupils
• Is able to work as part of a team and willing to contribute ideas and energy to the nursery team
• Is flexible and adaptable to the demands of the role
• Is able and willing to learn new skills
• Is able to support the class teacher to help develop learning in the nursery
The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enrich the experiences of our pupils.
Our school can offer you:
• A thriving, well-resourced and attractive learning environment
• Friendly enthusiastic children
• A dedicated, supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and support
Essential Qualifications: To have achieved at least 2 GCSE including English and Maths at Grades 4-9.
Candidates with a degree or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for an apprenticeship if their degree was in a different subject area.
All apprentices are supported and guided throughout their placement by key individuals within their team with additional mentoring support from a member of the SLT The successful candidate will be given a mentor, work plan and external training provider.
Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by prior arrangement with the Head Teacher, Mr Tom Cuthbertson
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Closing date: 21st March 2025 at midnight
Interview date: TBC
Application forms are available from this website and should be returned to the school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Cockton Hill Infants’ School
McIntyre Terrace,
Bishop Auckland,
Co Durham,
DL14 6HW
Tel: 01388 604627
Email: cocktonhillinfant@durhamlearning.net
Website: https://www.cocktonhill-inf.durham.sch.uk/