We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individuals to enrol on an apprenticeship programme. You will be working with nursery children ages 0-5 assisting with all aspects of nursery life whilst working towards gaining your childcare qualification.
Our nursery settings are based in:
- Alfreton - DE55 7AT
- Oakwood - DE21 4QZ
- Shirland - DE55 6BA
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To apply for this position please visit our website and fill out an application form, be sure to select "apprentice" as the position you're applying for.
You will need to have grade A to C or 9-4 by the current system in both GCSE Maths and English to be considered for this role. You will also need to be aged 17 years or over.
Copy & paste this link to our application form in your web browser: https://bit.ly/safer-recruitment-form
Staff Benefits
- 28 days annual leave + 1 day off on your birthday
- Extra annual leave for every 2 years of service
- 50% discount on Nursery Fees
- 50% discount on School Holiday Club fees
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Company pension
For Your Wellbeing:
- Long service rewards & gifts
- Free first aid training paid by The White House Nursery
- Paid training days or time in lieu
- Paid time off for essential medical appointments
- 10% off PureGym Membership
- Free good quality, branded uniform
- New gifted uniform every year on your anniversary
- Extra uniform can be purchased at 50% discount
- Free in-house and external training to aid career progression
- Free parking spaces for staff
- Health & Wellbeing Programme including access to 24 hour counselling support, including financial and debt advice
- Wellbeing committee & budget for staff socials including Christmas party
- Dedicated staff rooms with refreshments
Key Responsibilities
- Creating a Caring Environment: Support the growth and development of every child in our care, ensuring their safety, happiness, and individual needs are always prioritised.
- Championing Cleanliness: Maintain high hygiene standards through daily cleaning routines, nappy changes, and other housekeeping tasks, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
- Promoting Health & Safety: Follow all health and safety policies and procedures to create a secure environment for children, families, and staff.
- Understanding Policies: Familiarise yourself with the company’s operational policies, procedures, and employee handbook, and ensure they are consistently followed.
- Mastering the EYFS Framework: Stay up to date with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, ensuring your practices meet—and exceed—the standards for outstanding early years care.
- Planning & Observing: Contribute to activity planning, child observations, and development records to support children’s learning and development effectively.
- Teamwork: Adhere to schedules, routines, and requests from supervisors and management with a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Communicating Effectively: Foster professional and friendly communication with children, parents, and colleagues, ensuring all interactions are courteous and welcoming.
- Maintaining Confidentiality: Handle all information about children, families, and staff with care and discretion, respecting privacy at all times.
- Encouraging Creativity: Help develop a stimulating and imaginative environment that inspires children to learn, explore, and grow.
- Offering Flexible Support: Be prepared to support other areas of the nursery and occasionally work at different sites as requested by the management team.
- Prioritising Professional Development: Take responsibility for your growth by attending training sessions, workshops, and meetings, and staying open to feedback and new learning opportunities.
- Demonstrating Reliability: Ensure consistency of care by being punctual, maintaining regular attendance, and following procedures for reporting absences or requesting leave.
- Safeguarding Children: Adhere to safeguarding procedures, always knowing what to do in the event of a concern or allegation.
Working Patterns
- Our room seniors work a minimum of 32 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Our working hours are shift basis between 7.15am and 6.15pm
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required due to staff meetings, training or conferences, however these are always arranged in advance and either time back or overtime is given.
Are you looking to begin your career in Early Years Childcare? Then keep reading as we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The White House Nurseries currently operate from 7 private nursery settings all situated within the Derby and Derbyshire districts.
This is the ideal opportunity for anyone looking to begin a career in childcare, as you will be working within an established setting with a great reputation, as well as working alongside practitioners with many years experience who can share their knowledge with you as you work towards your qualification.
We value our staff as individuals and as professionals, so we have invested heavily in The White House Nursery training academy, run by our Training and Development Manager, so you will receive on going support and guidance throughout your career with us.
We are committed to child protection and safeguarding children against harm. We promote the welfare of children, families and our work force and expect all staff members to share this commitment as informed by our robust policies and procedures.
The White House Nurseries adhere to our Safer Recruitment Policy and candidates will only progress further through the recruitment stage providing they can pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and supply at least two satisfactory independent references.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
