Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Fixed Term

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

  • Ref:KCC886-5408-1175S
  • Posted:05/11/2024
  • Pay:£12,480 per annum
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:31/12/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Fixed term contract depending on qualification level.

37 ½ hours per week

Two shift system – 7.45am - 4.00pm / 10.00am - 6.15pm

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop towards a qualification in Early Years Childcare while they earn. 

 

The successful candidate will be able to show initiative and work well as part of the Home Farm Nursery Team.  Working within a designated room and the wider nursery settings, you will have a flexible approach and a willingness to learn. 

 

There will be a requirement to work effectively towards the qualifications associated to these apprenticeship opportunities as part of the terms of employment.

 

Salary: £12,480 per annum, however Apprentices will be entitled to the minimum wage appropriate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed the first year of their apprenticeship.

 

An application form and more information can be accessed on the following website:  www.tenterden-schools-trust.com or email vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk for an application form.

 

Closing date for applications: an early application is encouraged as we review them as we receive them.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.  Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Karen Nicholls
  • Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
  • Telephone: 01580764222
  • Email: vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.