11862 - Apprentice in Childcare

Chelmsford College, Chelmsford
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Job Ref No. ECC0-1276S Position Type: Early Years Pay Range: Up to £14,567 per annum
Position Start Date: 02/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/08/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: T.B.C.  

Job Description

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We have two exciting apprenticeship vacancies available for motivated candidates to join our growing team at Dovedale Nursery.

The position requires dedicated and hard-working people who want experience working with the full age range from 1 year to 12 years which covers early years and primary ages. The right candidate will benefit from the wealth of experience from mentors who have 5+ years' experience at Dovedale Nursery.

The candidate would need to be flexible, willing to work as part of a team and confident to ask questions to learn the ropes. They will be required to have a positive mindset and can-do attitude!

Main responsibilities & desirable skills
• Engaging with children from the whole age range mentioned above
• Supporting children with emotional and social wellbeing (Out of School)
• Fostering independence in an age-appropriate way
• Follow safeguarding procedures
• Support the team with tidying, cleaning and food preparation for all children
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures

Hours:
Hours will be split between the Nursery and Out of School provision. You will be expected to follow an alternating early/late shift pattern of 7am to 3pm or 9:30am to 6pm.

You will have one day per week to attend College or to complete College course work.

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

If you have any further questions or if you wish to apply, please email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk or directly on our websitehttps://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/our-college/vacancy.asp?id=17444

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Information about the School

Chelmsford College Group

Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.

At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.

Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Julie Williams
Moulsham Street Campus
102 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 0JQ
Telephone: 01245 265611
Email: employment@chelmsford.ac.uk

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