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Nursery Practitioner Apprentice - Fixed Term

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2008-235S
  • Posted:26/02/2025
  • Pay:National Apprentice Salary
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:21/05/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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This post is for Tiger Clubs Day Nursery.
 

Tiger Cubs Day nursery are looking for a Nursery Practitioner Apprentice to join our busy and well resourced Term Time Only Day Nursery. The successful applicant will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to use their own initiative, willing to complete a Level Three Qualification in Early Years Childcare. This is a term time only (40 weeks per year), working 37 hours across a 4 day work week, allowing for 1 day per week for studies. We are looking for a candidate to join us ASAP.

The main duties of the role:

  • Ensuring the children are cared for in a happy, safe, and stimulating environment.
  • Working in partnership with parents and fellow colleagues.
  • Maintaining child development and observation records.
  • Following and implementing all policies and procedures set out by the nursery.
  • Ensuring the key person approach is fully instilled in everyday practice.

All applicants will need to demonstrate an understanding of childcare and early years development and learning needs. The successful applicant will need to be a positive role model to colleagues, students, and visitors to the nursery.

The successful applicant will exhibit the following qualities:

  • Desire to pursue a career in childcare.
  • Self-motivation in both their studies and workplace.
  • Enthusiasm in learning how to create a stimulating, fun, inviting, and caring learning environment for young children.
  • Trustworthy, reliable, punctual, and committed.
  • Motivated and polite with a smart appearance.
  • Ability to work as a team player.

 Previous applicants need not apply.

The Future Schools Trust is a forward thinking, supportive organisation that is keen to develop staff to their full potential.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

 

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

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Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ (September 2023) school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 400 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
  • Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
  • Telephone: 01622 745166
  • Email: officetps@tigerprimary.com

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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.