Job Description

Apprentice Educator

Department: Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cobham, Surrey

Reporting To: Stephanie Beeks

Compensation: GBP 16,500 - GBP 18,750 / year

Description

• Unleash your potential in 2024: Discover N Family Club's industry-leading salaries, benefits, and career development pathways! •

Join the highest-quality nursery group in the UK!

We're N Family. Inspired by futures. Focused on achieving every goal. Empowered by people who dream. No matter how big or small your dream is. We're here for dreams of all sizes.

We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!

From industry-leading salaries and a refreshed approach to flexibility for better work-life balance, to around-the-world trips and lifelong learning through the N Academy. Our benefits are there to support every dream at every stage of life.

Welcome to the magic hub of N Family Cobham! Join our fabulous team at our 60-place nursery, proudly boasting its third consecutive Outstanding rating from Ofsted in March 2022. Yep, that's right - third time's the charm!

Nestled conveniently on Portsmouth Road in Cobham, Surrey where we're easily commutable from the surrounding areas like Guildford, Surbiton, Woking, Epsom, Addlestone, Wimbledon, and more!

But fear not, public transport enthusiasts! Buses C3, 862, and 715, whisking in from Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon station (South Western Railway), are just a short walk away.

Crafting Dreams as an Apprentice....

The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (15 months) and Level 3 Early Years Educator (18 months) nursery apprenticeships have been created to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to kick-start your career as an Educator. You will be working in different nursery rooms and across a wide spectrum of activities within the N Curriculum including Forest School, The N Passport, Spanish.

Twenty percent of your time will be dedicated to 'off the job' training, learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours within the apprenticeship standards. You will also have a dedicated tutor and mentor to support you throughout your training. Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will have a full and relevant qualification that will support you throughout your career in early years. From here your career can develop into a specialism of your choice or into management.

Uncover the N advantage through our industry-leading salary and benefits...
• Earn between GBP 16,500 - GBP 18,750, rewarding your hard work and dedication
• Enjoy a performance-related bonus of up to GBP 750 per year
• Your choice of a 4-day 36 hour week or the classic 5 day 40 hour week (we are certain we have a working pattern that works around you)
• Revel in up to 32 days of holiday a year (including 3 days between Christmas/ New Year and a 'Me' day off of your choice!)
• Indulge in complimentary daily lunch and drinks
• Access a personal development fund of GBP 100 per year
• Funding and paid time off for Level 3/EYTT/ EY Degrees/Forest School/Leadership and other training and professional development through our N Academy
• Enjoy our GBP 100 clothing allowance - we don't wear uniforms!
• Enjoy our family-friendly benefits including fostering/neonatal leave, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years of continuous service and more
• Childcare discount of 40%
• Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries.

There's more...
• Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years service
• OUT OF THIS WORLD trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 10 years of service
• Refer a friend bonus of GBP 1,000 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex employees
• Enjoy team discounts for groceries, retailers, days out, and more with the Each Person's app
• Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme
• Join in the festivities with our Winter party & Summer BBQ and in our regular socials
• Gym membership and digital classes discounts with My Gym Discounts

Apply now and shape your tomorrow!

Seize the opportunity to be part of a revolutionary era at N Family Club. Click to apply and unlock the extraordinary benefits that await you in 2024. Your dream career starts with us!

If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.

Unlock Dreams with N Family Club - We're For Dreams Of All Sizes!

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and support the delivery of our 'learning through play' educational ethos and the N Curriculum;
• You will sensitively learn and support implement the pattern of the day routine;
• Observe and contribute towards planning innovative learning experiences that constantly challenge children's learning and development;
• Observe and contribute towards high-quality observations, assessments and planning for the children within your care;
• Learn and support key transition periods within the room such as sleep times, mealtimes and outings occur smoothly;
• Learn and support mealtime supervision and adhering to all of N's mealtime policies to ensure we are keeping our children safe when served and eating food;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures;
• Learn to build and maintain excellent relationships with parents and team members;
• Promote and role-model safeguarding procedures and the importance of child welfare
• Ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the day;
• Ensure that daily H&S-related tasks and checks happen promptly and thoroughly with any concerns followed up;
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: "Statement of Intent"
• Be committed to continual reflective practice throughout your learning journey;
• Commit to and follow the apprenticeship path in order to gain your early years qualification.