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Early Years Apprentice- Kido Greenwich
Early Years Apprentice – Kido Greenwich Department: Apprentice Employment Type: Full Time Location: Kido Greenwich Nursery & Preschool Reporting To: Nursery Manager Compensation: £18,200 – £19,240/year (salary progression available upon qualification)
About the Role
Welcome to Kido, where passion, ambition, and strong teamwork drive everything we do! As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in childcare while earning a recognised qualification in early years education.
Job Overview
Apprenticeship Structure Offered
Choose your pathway:
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Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship
- Salary: £18,200/year (40 hrs/week)
- Post-qualification salary: £26,000/year
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Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship (most roles at Kido Greenwich)
- First-year salary: £19,240/year (40 hrs/week) + pay uplift to £21,320 upon Level 2 sign-off (usually within 2 months)
- Second-year escalator: Minimum wage adjustment
- Post-qualification salary: At least £26,499/year + £500 qualification bonus (paid in 2 instalments)
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Leave: 20 days/year + bank holidays (expands to 30 days after 5 years of service)
What You’ll Need
Key Requirements
Successful applicants must:
- Be genuinely passionate about early-years education and keen to progress.
- Monitor your right to work in the UK with UK residency for the past 3 years.
- Demonstrate commitment to our core values: Listen, Learn, and Lead.
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For Level 3 roles:
- No formal early years qualifications required; experience with children (especially in a nursery) is preferable but not mandatory.
- If shortlisted, you may need to provide details of unspent convictions prior to interview; an Enhanced DBS check will be processed as part of recruitment.
- No formal early years qualifications required; experience with children (especially in a nursery) is preferable but not mandatory.
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Maths & English: While a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths/English is desirable, you’ll participate in a Functional Skills Level 2 test if needed.
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Remit restrictions:
- All roles involving direct child contact are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, but protected cautions/convictions apply (disclosure mandated for relevant applicants). For details, contact UK’s Ministry of Justice or support services like Nacro (01634 247350) or Unlock (hub.unlock.org.uk/).
What You’ll Do
- Take ownership of your apprenticeship journey, actively engaging with training and applying learning in your role.
- Foster a warm, supportive environment where children thrive.
- Support children’s learning using EYFS and Kido curriculum frameworks.
- Build trusted relationships as a key person in children’s daily experiences.
- Collaborate with parents to share progress and milestones.
- Develop engaging, inclusive learning activities that encourage curiosity and independence.
- Support children with special educational needs (SEN) while maintaining high welfare and safeguarding standards.
- Work as part of a vibrant team delivering nurturing early education.
- Benefit from ongoing professional development and prested career progression.
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Benefits
Exclusive Kido Benefits:
- Personal day off on your birthday.
- £1,000 referral bonus if you recommend a friend.
- 100% subsidised childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces).
- Annual performance salary increases.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and Hastee early pay access.
- PerkBox discounts, healthcare cash plan, and employee assistance assistance programs for mental health.
- Growth opportunities with a modern, growing nursery group.
Next Steps
Ready to seize this opportunity? Apply now or contact: careers@kido.school for questions.
You’ll be joined by Kido’s Talent Partners after an initial application conversation. Apply today!
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