Cherubs Nurseries
Apprentice Early Years Educator - Wynndale
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Apprentice Early Years Educator - Wynndale
Apprentice – Childcare Team | Cherubs Wynndale
Hours: 30 hours plus supply
Extraordinary Career Opportunity for Passionates
Turn your love for children into a rewarding career with Cherubs Nurseries—our hands-on apprenticeship programme offers valuable qualifications, on-the-job support, and real-world experience from day one.
About Cherubs Nurseries
Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family-run business dedicated to empowering children to thrive without limitations. We nurture not just young minds, but also stronger, more inclusive communities.
Central to our ethos is Community Life, a programme that fosters connection across our communities through initiatives like:
- Annual fundraising events
- Community clean-up efforts
- A robust Sustainability Action Plan
Our broadened approach includes championing diversity in early years, with a particular focus on attracting more men into childcare through partnerships like the MITEY initiative.
Why Work at Cherubs Nurseries?
You won’t find a more supportive or progressive workplace. Perks include:
- Family-run yet professionally scaled: Enjoy benefits that match those of a larger group.
- Personalised career growth: Tailored professional development, continuous training, and internal promotions across our network of nurseries.
- Supportive community: Our long-standing teams welcome newcomers and give mentorship readily.
- Excellent learning environments: Prioritisation of best-in-industry nurseries backed by investments in curriculum and resources.
- Innovative culture: A workplace where ideas are challenged, creativity is encouraged, and positivity thrives.
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About Our Nursery – Cherubs Wynndale
Our 55-place modern nursery resides in the picturesque grounds of Wynndale Primary School. With an established, friendly team and convenient public transport links, Cherubs Wynndale offers:
- A welcoming environment ideal for both children and care professionals.
- Bountiful opportunities to collaborate on meaningful development programmes for kids of all ages.
Rewards & Benefits
Cherry-pick your perks:
- 30% off childcare fees across all Cherubs Nurseries.
- Long-service awards for every five years of dedication.
- "Me Day" reward after one full year of service (a special day off with pay).
- Healthy, complimentary lunches prepared daily by our dedicated Nursery Chef.
Bonus for Apprentices: Apply for an ISIC card (£12/year) to unlock discounts at countless retailers and services.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will be both inspiring and varied, offering direct, hands-on experience in early years:
- Work as part of a dedicated Childcare Team, ensuring individual child wellbeing and family partnerships.
- Keep safety, cleanliness, and security at the highest standards—emergency protocols, hygiene practices, and daily risk assessments fall within your domain.
- Serve as a consistent, respectful role model for children, embodying kindness, patience, and professionalism.
- Study towards your Early Years Worker (Level 2) qualification, meeting all instructional targets and submitting assignments ahead of deadlines.
- Support children’s holistic development by planning engaging, both indoor and outdoor activities that align with education frameworks.
- Collaborate with parents, staff, and suppliers, forming warm but professional relationships to enhance the nursery environment.
- Attendance is required at:
- Parent consultations (some evenings/weekends).
- Feedback sessions, staff meetings, summer fairs, and training sessions.
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We’re Looking For You If…
Do you possess:
- A genuine passion for children’s learning and well-being?
- A commitment to growth—professional and personal?
- An open, inclusive mindset that advocates for collaboration and diversity?
- Patience, energy, and the ability to navigate busy, dynamic environments with grace?
How to Join Our Team
Eager to make an impact every single day? We can’t wait to see your application.
Apply now and start shaping young futures alongside our dedicated team.
Disclaimers & Requirements
Cherubs Nurseries remains firmly committed to operational safety and compliance. All roles require:
✔ Right to work in the UK. ✔ DBS (Enhanced) clearance and published criminal checks. ✔ Satisfactory ृष.work references (minimum of 2). ✔ Some roles may ask for a 5-year employment history for further verification.
Cherubs is an equal opportunities employer: we celebrate and value diversity, neurodiversity, and difference. We’ll make accommodations to ensure our recruitment process and workplace remain accessible to all. Equally, we appreciate applications from:
🧑 Aspiring men in early years, to meet our push for gender balance. 🌍 Individuals from a wider cross-section of backgrounds. 🎓 Those with expertise in bespoke educational frameworks and inclusivity practices. Merely possessing enthusiasm is a superb starting place!
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